Caramel Cashew Clusters Recipe

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Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. —Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri

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Caramel Cashew Clusters Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + standing
  • Yield: 24-30 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 1 cup salted cashew halves
  • 28 caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • Line baking sheets with waxed paper and butter the paper; set aside.
  • In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set.
  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 228 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Cashew Clusters in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p170

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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by maryvandorin

These don't last long when I make them.


Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by k8g8s

These were wonderful. My guests couldn't stop eating them, nor unfortunately, can I. I used salted cashews for the first batch and they were very good. Used salted peanuts for the second batch and they were even better. Very easy to make.

 
 
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