Soft Caramel Pecan Clusters
A delightful treat combining gooey caramel with crunchy pecans, perfect for quick snacks or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Stir often and let them melt until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until well coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for balance.
- Let them cool until set; this may take some time.
Notes
Use good-quality caramels for the best flavor. Let the clusters cool at room temperature for even setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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