Best 11 Chocolate Nut Crunch Cluster Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings with the Chocolate Nut Crunch Cluster, a delightful confection that combines the richness of chocolate, the satisfying crunch of nuts, and the comforting sweetness of caramel. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, looking for a special gift, or simply seeking a moment of indulgence. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, the Chocolate Nut Crunch Cluster is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.
The journey to creating this culinary masterpiece begins with the Chocolate Cracked Clusters, where luscious melted chocolate is adorned with a medley of roasted peanuts, almonds, and pecans. These clusters, once chilled, transform into a symphony of flavors and textures, each bite offering a delightful explosion of chocolatey goodness and nutty crunch.
Next, the Chocolate Nutty Bars beckon with their irresistible charm. Layers of rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and chewy caramel come together in perfect harmony, creating a delectable treat that is both visually appealing and incredibly satisfying. These bars are perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself, providing a blissful moment of indulgence.
For those who prefer a more bite-sized treat, the Chocolate Peanut Clusters offer a delightful solution. These small clusters, adorned with roasted peanuts and drenched in decadent chocolate, are perfect for popping in your mouth for a quick burst of sweetness. They're also great for adding a touch of elegance to dessert tables or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
And finally, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters bring together two classic flavors in a delectable union. Creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate collide in these bite-sized treats, resulting in a flavor combination that is both nostalgic and utterly irresistible. These clusters are perfect for satisfying your sweet and salty cravings, and they're sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS
This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3/4 pound (12 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pretzels, raisins and pine nuts in a bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules, cinnamon and sour cream. To rewarm, microwave in additional 5- to 10-second intervals. Add to pretzel mixture; toss until combined., Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt., Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE MIXED NUT CLUSTERS
Steps:
- Make a double boiler for melting the chocolate by taking a saucepan and bringing 2 quarts of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Place a glass bowl of the same size or slightly smaller inside the simmering water. No water should be in the bowl- it just sits on top of the boiling water.
- Place the milk chocolate chips and the baking chocolate inside the waterless pot and stir until melted.Add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
- NOTE: If your stove has a "Melt" setting- skip the double broiler and just add chocolate to a medium sized saucepan instead. (NO WATER NEEDED!)
- Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
- Place all of the chocolate in a medium sized glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let sit 3-4 minutes, in the microwave. Stir gently. Add time in 30 second intervals, letting chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes after each warming segment before stirring. Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
- Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
- Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DARK CHOCOLATE NUT CLUSTERS
Combine crunchy almonds and sweet dark chocolate for a delicious dessert that's actually healthy to eat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 32
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat. Place a teaspoon melted chocolate on baking mat; top with a small handful of almonds. Drizzle almonds with 1 tablespoon melted chocolate. Repeat process with remaining almonds and chocolate. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until firm.
CHOCOLATE NUT CRANBERRY CLUSTERS
If you like the combination of dark chocolate, nuts, and cranberries, you're going to love this homemade candy. With three ingredients, you've got an easy addition for your candy tray or a holiday hostess gift. The hardest part of this candy recipe is waiting for the candies to set up in the fridge. Get the kiddos involved and...
Provided by Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin
Categories Chocolate
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Line a small baking sheet with waxed paper.
- 2. Place chocolate chips in a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup and microwave on 50% power for approx 25 seconds - then stir well. Continue doing this until the chocolate chips are almost completely melted - reducing the time as you go. Be careful to not let the chocolate burn.
- 3. Add the nuts and dried cranberries to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- 4. Drop tablespoon fulls of the chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper-covered cookie sheet.
- 5. Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy.
- 6. I like to store mine in the freezer.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS
There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The chocolate covered peanuts are so tasty.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE CANDY CLUSTERS
I give these as gifts and bring them to parties-they're always a hit! Try using peanuts in place of walnuts. You'll love their sweet-salty taste! -Taylor Carroll, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and chips at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pretzels. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MIXED NUT CLUSTERS
Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts-box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup. -Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips, milk and honey over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; add nuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH CLUSTER
Perfect for the crunch lover! These are easy to make. Great for holiday recipe exchanges or just whip them up quick for company. Smooth chocolate taste with a nice nutty crunch.
Provided by StrawberrySmoothie
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- melt butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips with the paraffin wax in a medium saucepan until smooth.
- remove from heat and stir in peanuts and chow mein noodles until covered.
- Drop by the spoonful into 3inch cups or drop onto wax paper. Let the clusters set and cool before eating.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 11, Protein 4.8
CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS
These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. -Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH
From The Little Black Book of Chocolate. Haven't made this yet myself, so I just estimated on the time. Cooking time is setting time. No baking involved but you will need a candy thermometer. Put pieces into decorative clear bags tied with ribbon for a Christmas stocking stuffer.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Candy
Time 1h20m
Yield 30-40 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 15" X 10" cookie sheet and set aside.
- Place sugar, butter, salt and water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234F-240F on candy thermometer).
- Stir in 1/2 cup nuts and pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Spread with greased spatula to about 1/4" thickness and set aside until cool.
- Place chocolate in heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until melted. Spread melted chocolate over cooled nut mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
- Set aside until chocolate is firmly set.
- Break into pieces as you would peanut brittle.
- Store in airtight container.
- NOTE: You may even want to drizzle some melted white chocolate or sprinkle red or green sprinkles for serving during the holidays.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.6
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS
These little cookies are a bunch of good things all at once: crunchy and chewy, sweet and salty, craggy and never neat, or ever the same, which is just as they should be. The must-have ingredients are melted chocolate, either dark or white (or both), and cornflakes. The coconut is optional, and the cranberries are up for grabs - you can swap them for raisins or small bits of other dried fruit. Since these require nothing but melting and stirring, and because the ingredients are so basic, these can be a spur-of-the-moment cookie, a boon when there's often not enough time.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 20m
Yield 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat or with 40 mini-muffin liners.
- If you're using white chocolate, use 6 tablespoons/85 grams butter. For semisweet chocolate, use 8 tablespoons/113 grams butter. Put the butter in a small saucepan, top with the chocolate and cook over very low heat, stirring almost constantly, until smooth. (Alternatively, you can stir in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave, stirring in 20-second increments.)
- Meanwhile, toss the cornflakes, cranberries and coconut, if using, in a large bowl. Pour over the melted chocolate and gently stir in with a flexible spatula. Some of the cereal will break - it's inevitable - but keep working until you've coated all of the flakes.
- Use a medium cookie scoop or two spoons to shape sweets either on the lined baking sheet or in the paper liners. Gently press the mixture into the scoop or a spoon, binding the elements, before releasing the scoop or scraping the mixture off the spoon with another spoon onto the sheet or into the liners. Finish with salt and sprinkles, if using.
- Refrigerate or freeze (my preference) for about 30 minutes, or until set, before serving. To keep, cover and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to a month. These are good straight from the fridge or just a few minutes out of the freezer.
Tips:
- Use a variety of nuts: This will give your clusters a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts.
- Toast the nuts before using them: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a high-quality chocolate: This will make a big difference in the taste of your clusters. Look for a chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Be careful not to overcook the chocolate: If you do, it will become thick and grainy.
- Let the clusters cool completely before eating them: This will help them to set and harden.
Conclusion:
Chocolate nut crunch clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just for enjoying at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious treats that everyone will love.
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