HOW TO MAKE MICROWAVE CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS
These cashew clusters are so easy to make in the microwave and you can make them anytime you want something sweet and salty. This recipe only makes a few but you can double or triple the recipe and make as many as you like. They keep well in a cool place or you can keep them refrigerated. I have not tried freezing them but I see no reason why you couldn’t. They make a great gift for any occasion.
1/2 to 1 cup cashews
About 25 Kraft caramels
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening, (optional)
Remove paper from caramels and melt in a microwave safe bowl for about 40 seconds or until smooth. Microwaves vary so it may take less or more time. Just keep a watch that they don’t burn. Add cashews to melted caramel and stir. Drop by spoonfuls onto foil or parchment paper on a baking sheet. Put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips along with the shortening about 2 minutes in the microwave until smooth. Drop clusters into melted chocolate with a spoon one at a time. Make sure each cluster is covered with chocolate and put back on baking sheet. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chocolate hardens. Makes 8 to 10 depending on how big you make yours. Enjoy!
Note: The shortening makes the chocolate easier to work with and gives you a smoother finish on the candy.
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Gonna try with chopped pecans
I am so going to make these
Would it be possible to substitute Butter for the shortening?
I do not think butter would work instead of shortening for this.