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Close-up of a chocolate-covered caramel pecan cluster topped with red, green, and white sprinkles.

Caramel Pecan Clusters

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Calories: 62kcal
If you want a quick homemade candy that looks impressive but takes minutes to make this is one to keep in your recipe box.
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Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet or tray

Ingredients

  • 10 oz chocolate melting wafers
  • 2/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche caramel
  • 1 tbsp holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals stirring between each session until melted
    Bowl of melted chocolate with a spoon on a marble surface.
  • Add small circles of chocolate to the parchment lined sheet
    Spoonfuls of melted chocolate arranged in rows on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Arrange 2 to 3 pecan halves on top of each chocolate circle
    Chocolate rounds topped with pecan halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Warm the dulce de leche for about 30 seconds until slightly softened then drop a small spoonful over the pecans
    Chocolate and pecan clusters with caramel dollops on top, on a baking sheet.
  • Cover each cluster with more melted chocolate and add sprinkles
    Six finished caramel pecan clusters coated in chocolate and topped with red, white, and green sprinkles on a white plate.
  • Allow the candy to set at room temperature for about 1 hour or chill to speed it up BUT be aware that chilling can cause white dusty bloom on chocolates
    Angled view of six caramel pecan clusters coated in chocolate and decorated with holiday sprinkles, on a white plate.

Notes

Use good quality melting wafers for the smoothest finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg