Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters

Name: Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 1/2 cup crisp rice cereal; 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

These are super easy to make. They are great to make for bake sales,teacher gifts or on candy platters. They are a nice change from milk or dark chocolate clusters. —Lori Bondurant, Paducah, Kentucky

Ingredients

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Directions

In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Add the coconut, cereal and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.