Indulge your sweet cravings with a delightful treat – crispy pecan coconut clusters. These bite-sized morsels are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a crispy pecan and coconut coating enveloping a soft and chewy caramel center, these clusters are a symphony of sweet and nutty notes. As you bite into one, the crunchy pecans and shredded coconut provide a delightful textural contrast to the smooth and gooey caramel filling. These delectable clusters are not only a treat for the palate but also a visual delight, their golden-brown hue and glistening caramel center making them irresistible. Whether you enjoy them as a quick snack, a dessert after a hearty meal, or as a gift for loved ones, these crispy pecan coconut clusters are sure to be a hit.
This recipe article provides two variations of this classic treat: the original crispy pecan coconut clusters and a special chocolate-dipped version. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos ensure that you can recreate these delectable treats in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will produce a batch of crispy pecan coconut clusters that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
COCONUT-PECAN COOKIES
This is a buttery coconut-pecan cookie. The crunch comes from the pecans and coconut, but the cookie itself is chewy. I do not add salt to this recipe, as I think with salted butter enough salt is present.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast coconut flakes and pecans in batches until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.
- Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in toasted pecans and coconut.
- Place scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheet using a 1 1/2-tablespoon spring-hinged scoop.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PECAN CLUSTERS
Chewy caramel, toasted pecans, bittersweet chocolate -- you'd be hard-pressed to find a store-bought version that's as superlative as this easy homemade rendition. Did we mention the rum? Get the packaging how-to for the Pecan Clusters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 24 Clusters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, the milk, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat (mixture may look separated).
- Bring water and remaining 3/4 cup sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Wash sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, undisturbed, until sugar begins to turn light gold, about 5 minutes. Swirl pan, then cook until caramel turns amber, about 2 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat. Carefully stir in milk mixture (liquid may bubble up), then pecans. Place pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring often, until caramel registers 242 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat, and stir in butter, vanilla, and rum. Continue stirring until caramel cools and becomes very thick and difficult to stir, about 10 minutes. Drop small mounds of caramel onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat, and let cool.
- Place melted chocolate in a medium bowl. Using an offset spatula, dip bottom of each pecan cluster into chocolate, leaving top partially undipped. Place dipped pecan clusters on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let stand until chocolate is set.
COCONUT PECAN BARS
With a butterscotch flavor, these tasty bars have always been welcomed with open arms by my family. Since they're simple to make, kids can have fun pitching in.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and pecans (batter will be thick). , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRISPY PECAN- COCONUT CLUSTERS
I have a sweet tooth and I'm always looking for recipes that are good but easy and won't heat up the kitchen, especially with our Texas summers. Here is one I think you will enjoy.
Provided by Deanna Rodgers
Categories Candies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Spread pecans in a glass pie plate. Microwave on 100% power 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted , stirring after every minute. Set aside.
- 2. Place white chocolate in a 2 quart glass measure. Microwave on 50% power 3 to 4 minutes or until melted, stirring after 2 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes. Stir in pecans, cereal and coconut. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool completely.
PECAN CLUSTERS
Toasting the pecans before stirring in the chocolate adds to the richness of this easy-to-make candy. I usually make four batches each Christmas and never have leftovers. -Collette Reynolds, Raleigh, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine pecans and butter. Bake at 250° for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes., Remove from the oven; transfer to a bowl. Add candy coating and stir until evenly coated. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For a crispier cluster: Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar mixture reaches 300°F (150°C).
- For a chewier cluster: Remove the sugar mixture from the heat a little earlier, at around 290°F (145°C).
- For a more pronounced coconut flavor: Use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- For a sweeter cluster: Add an extra ¼ cup of sugar to the mixture.
- For a more colorful cluster: Add a few drops of food coloring to the melted chocolate.
- For a festive touch: Sprinkle the clusters with Christmas sprinkles or chopped nuts before the chocolate hardens.
Conclusion:
These crispy pecan coconut clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delectable clusters that are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these crispy pecan coconut clusters a try. You won't be disappointed!
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