Best 6 Macadamia Coconut Candy Clusters Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the tropics with our delectable Macadamia Coconut Candy Clusters! These bite-sized treats are a symphony of sweet, nutty, and tropical flavors that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Each cluster is lovingly handcrafted with premium macadamia nuts, toasted coconut, and rich white chocolate, resulting in a delightful textural experience. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, these candy clusters are also an excellent gift for friends and family, adding a touch of exotic sweetness to any occasion. Discover the ease of creating these delectable treats with our step-by-step recipe, including variations for dark or milk chocolate lovers and a special trick for achieving perfectly tempered chocolate.
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WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACADAMIA CLUSTERS
White Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Clusters are an easy holiday candy that can be made in just minutes. They are wonderfully sweet and have alot of texture contrast. The macadamia nuts add a buttery crunch, the shredded coconut adds some chewiness, and a little rice cereal also adds some crunch.
Provided by Christin Mahrlig
Categories Candy
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place white chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
- Stir in coconut, macadamia nuts, and rice cereal.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand until set and store in an air-tight container at room temperature.
CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT CANDY
Steps:
- Line a 24-count mini muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix together the macadamia nuts, papaya and pineapple.
- Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the chocolate. Pour the melted chocolate over the nut and fruit mixture and stir to combine. The nuts and fruit should be completely coated in chocolate. Divide the mixture evenly among the cupcake liners, about 2 tablespoons in each. Sprinkle the toasted coconut or Hawaiian pink salt over the melted chocolate to garnish, if desired. Refrigerate to set for about 30 minutes.
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.
COCONUT MACADAMIA BARS
Since the meat loaves cook so quickly, your microwave will be free to fix sweet Coconut Macadamia Bars shared by Annette Lamle of Columbia City, Indiana. "We found this recipe when working on our son Cody's 4-H microwave cooking project," she notes. "We made different versions of this treat 'til Cody decided which one he and his dad liked best. He ended up receiving Reserve Grand Champion for his efforts."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the butter in an 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in cracker crumbs and sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Cool for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, milk and nuts; spoon over the crust. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through., In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Quickly pour over coconut mixture; spread evenly. , Toast remaining coconut if desired; sprinkle over the top. Cool on a wire rack; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MACADAMIA & COCONUT CARAMELS
I collect cookbooks from all over the world and use them to create new dishes. These smooth caramels have a scrumptious and exotic flavor. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 64 pieces (1-1/2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours., Using foil, lift candy out of dish. Gently peel off foil; cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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 fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar, as it will become hard and brittle.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from burning.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it is ready.
- Dip the candy clusters in the chocolate immediately after they have been made, so that the chocolate will adhere properly.
- Refrigerate the candy clusters until they are firm, before serving.
Conclusion:
These macadamia coconut candy clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate, these candy clusters are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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