Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Take a step outside Christmas cookies with these incredibly delicious Chocolate Cashew Clusters. These holiday treats are so easy to make and have the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
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  1. WHY WE LOVE THIS CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS RECIPE
  2. INGREDIENTS
  3. SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
  4. HOW TO MAKE THE CASHEW CLUSTERS
  5. STORAGE TIPS
  6. More delicious Holiday sweets recipes
  7. Chocolate Cashew Clusters Recipe

Take a step outside Christmas cookies with these incredibly delicious Chocolate Cashew Clusters. These holiday treats are so easy to make and have the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Loads of creamy chocolate, toffee bits, and crunchy cashews make up these little bits of holiday dessert perfection.

Chocolate Cashew Clusters

WHY WE LOVE THIS CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS RECIPE

  • Quick and easy to make in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Delicious contrast of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch.
  • Perfect for sharing as edible gifts during the holidays or for serving on a festive party platter.
  • Fun to make with kids and enjoyable to eat by all.
  • Gluten-free treat made with nutrient-dense ingredients.
  • Easy to customize according to your taste preferences.
Chocolate Cashew Clusters

INGREDIENTS

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Dark chocolate chips 
  • Roasted salted cashews
  • English toffee bits
  • Sea salt
  • Sprinkles, optional garnish
Chocolate Cashew Clusters

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

  • Choose Your Chocolate: Depending on your chocolate preference, you can use all semisweet chocolate chips, add or only use milk chocolate, or all dark chocolate, etc. 
  • Customize Your Cluster: Cashews are used in this recipe, but any assortment of nuts like almonds, pecans, peanuts, or walnuts will taste great! 
  • Christmas Clusters: For a festive flair, add some chopped dried cranberries, and sprinkle some red and green sprinkles or nonpareils on top. 
  • Chocolate Cashew Turtle Clusters: Swap the toffee for caramel bits to create a homemade “Turtle.”
  • Change The Chip: You can add some peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, or mint chips for different pops of flavor.
  • Fruit: Mixing in dried fruit like cranberries or blueberries will give this chocolate cashew cluster recipe a gourmet candy shop feel.
  • Seeds: Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds for an extra boost of nutrition.
Chocolate Cashew Clusters

HOW TO MAKE THE CASHEW CLUSTERS

Homemade Chocolate Cashew Clusters are the easiest edible gifts or sweet and salty snacks to make using only 5 simple ingredients. These crunchy cashew and toffee bits candies are coated in melted chocolate and are a perfect no-bake confection that can be prepared in 5 minutes.

  1. Melt the semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips together using either a double boiler or microwave.
    Pro Tip: See FAQ for instructions on how to make your own double boiler. If you have an urgent need to cure a chocolate fix, use the microwave to melt the chocolate. If you want something a little fancier, you can slowly melt the chocolate using a double-boiler. This will give your clusters a little bit of a shine.Chocolate Cashew Clusters
  2. Add cashews and toffee bits to melted chocolate and mix until nuts and toffee are completely chocolate covered.
    Pro-Tip: If you want to use raw cashews instead of pre-roasted, you should roast them first until well toasted, allow them to cool, and then use them to create your chocolate clusters.Chocolate Cashew Clusters
  3. Scoop mixture into mounds and place on chilled sheet pan.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt and sprinkles (optional).
    Pro-Tip: Be sure to sprinkle the sea salt on as soon as you form the cluster on the parchment paper. If you wait too long you run the risk of the clusters hardening and the sea salt not sticking.Chocolate Cashew Clusters
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or let clusters set at room temperature for 45 minutes.
    Pro Tip: Clusters should be hardened so that they stick together and the chocolate is solid.
  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Chocolate Cashew Clusters

STORAGE TIPS

  • To Store: You can store these Chocolate Cashew Clusters in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. I like to store them in the refrigerator to make sure the chocolate doesn’t melt. 

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Chocolate Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Cashew Clusters

Author — Jennifer
Serves — 28
Take a step outside Christmas cookies with these incredibly delicious Chocolate Cashew Clusters. These holiday treats are so easy to make and have the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 10 ounce bag dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups roasted salted cashews
  • ½ cup English toffee bits
  • Sea salt
  • Sprinkles, optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a large sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper and setting it in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips together.
  • Once the chocolate has completely melted, add in the cashews and toffee bits. Mix until the cashews and toffee bits are completely covered in chocolate.
  • Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to scoop out mounds of the mixture onto the chilled sheet pan.
  • Sprinkle it with sea salt and optional sprinkles.
  • Let the clusters set by chilling them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or by leaving it at room temperature for 45 minutes. They should be hardened so that they stick together and the chocolate is solid.
  • Plate and serve.

Notes

Storage:
You can store these Chocolate Cashew Clusters in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. I like to store them in the refrigerator to make sure the chocolate doesn’t melt. 
Tips:
  • Be sure to sprinkle the sea salt on as soon as you form the cluster on the parchment paper. If you wait too long you run the risk of the clusters hardening and the sea salt not sticking.
  • If you want to use raw cashews instead of pre-roasted, you should roast them first until well toasted, allow them to cool, and then use them to create your chocolate clusters.
  • If you have an urgent need to cure a chocolate fix, use the microwave to melt the chocolate. If you want something a little fancier, you can slowly melt the chocolate using a double-boiler. This will give your clusters a little bit of a shine.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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