Pecan Coconut Clusters Recipes

COCONUT KETO CLUSTERS RECIPE WITH PECANS, ALMONDS AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Place an oven rack on the bottom 1/3rd of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×9 or 9×13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and set it aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all the nuts and seeds and toss to combine. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Once melted pour the coconut oil over the seeds making sure to stir the coconut oil to cover all the nuts and seeds. Sprinkle the salt (if using), sweetner and vanilla extract over the mixture and toss to combine.
• Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish and press down on the mixture. Bake in the lower 1/3rd of the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the coconut just begins to brown. Remove from the oven and press the mixture down again, using a spatula (be careful as the mixture will be VERY hot).
• Allow the coconut clusters to cool completely and then place them in the fridge for an additional 1 hour or the freezer for 30 minutes before breaking into clusters.

NO-BAKE PECAN COCONUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Combine white chocolate and condensed milk in microwave safe bowl and microwave for one minute. Stir it up good, which will help melt some of the remaining chocolate. Return to the microwave and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again.
• Add coconut and pecans and stir to combine ingredients.
• Drop by spoonfuls (or form balls) and place onto parchment paper. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour to harden up.
• Store in a sealed container.

COCONUT PECAN CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place unsweetened baking chocolate in a sauce pan on medium heat.
• Stir until smooth.
• Reduce heat and add pecans and coconut.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Drop by tablespoon sized ball onto a wax paper lined baking sheet to make 12 clusters.
• Chill or freeze until set.
• Store in the refrigerator.

PECAN COCONUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place pecans in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are toasted, stirring every 45 seconds. In a bowl, combine the pecans, cereal and coconut. Add melted chips; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT NUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line 4 miniature muffin pans with candy cups; set them aside. (Or you can skip the paper candy cups and just drop these by the spoonful onto wax paper lined cookie sheets.).
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut and nuts on separate cookie sheets.
• Bake each until golden brown, about 9 minutes for the nuts and 10 for the coconut, stirring every few minutes to keep them from burning. Let them cool.
• Combine the toasted coconut and nuts in a medium-size bowl. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave according to the package directions.
• Add the melted chocolate to the coconut mixture; stir well. Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the candy cups (or directly onto lined cookie sheets). Chill until set, about 45 minutes.
• If desired, melt additional chocolate according to the package directions.
• Pour the contents into a zipper bag. Snip off a small corner of the bag, then drizzle the chocolate over the clusters.
• Chill until drizzle is set, about 15 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

GRANOLA CLUSTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss pecans, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, oats, salt, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until coconut is golden and mixture is fragrant, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
• Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, whisking until mixture is thick and opaque. Add nut mixture and fold to coat evenly.
• Drop 1/4-cupfuls of mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly (if your baking sheets are small, you might have to use 2). Bake cookies, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until edges are golden, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
• Do Ahead
• Cookies can be baked 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

CRANBERRY PECAN CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate, uncovered, at 50% power for about 2 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan. Freeze for 5 minutes, then refrigerate until firm.

PECAN CARMEL CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place caramels, butter, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans.
• Drop caramel pecan mixture by spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Dip each caramel cluster into chocolate using a fondue fork until coated; place on parchment paper to dry. Chill until firm, if necessary.