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Caramel Nut Cluster

My Caramel Nut Cluster are the perfect gift for the holidays when you want to give something sentimental and delicious! Enjoy a few for yourself too
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Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 18 medjool dates
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2-3 tbsp cashew milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch sea salt
  • ⅓ cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup roasted pecans
  • 1¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • maldon sea salt
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Instructions

  • Take pits out of dates and place in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Place dates in the bowl of a food processor with peanut butter, 1 tbsp of cashew milk, vanilla and sea salt. Pulse to get them moving and then turn on high. Scrape down sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick add 1-2 tbsp more cashew milk. you don’t want the mixture to be too thin or it will be hard to work with.
  • Scrape caramel into a bowl and place in the fridge to harden, take approximately 15-30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments. Add in coconut oil to thin chocolate out. Set aside. If chocolate becomes too thick, add more coconut oil.
  • Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Using 2 tablespoons, scoop out a blob of caramel and place on a cookie sheet. Stick the nuts into caramel. I used about 3 pecans and 3-4 peanuts per cluster. Place back in the freezer for a few minutes to allow date caramel to stiffen up again.
  • Once the caramel is ready to be coated, use a fork to dip the candy (so the bottom gets coated) and a spoon to scoop chocolate on top. It's ok if you miss some spots! It's nice to see some of the nuts poking out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.