Pecan Candy Clusters
Simple & Delicious
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Grandchildren and kids in her Gage, Oklahoma neighborhood love helping Flo Burtnett make (and eat) these yummy, four-ingredient treats! “They're great gifts…and easy,” she adds.
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 30 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
- 64 pecan halves (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 28 caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop chocolate by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately place four pecans on top of each chocolate drop.
Place the caramels in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish; add cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Spoon onto the middle of each cluster.
Melt the remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel. Let stand until set. Yield: 16 candies.