Delicious Chocolate Nut Clusters
These simple holiday treats are a favorite! Just two ingredients is all that it takes to make these delicious chocolate nut clusters. They’re a perfect addition to your holiday treat tins!
Delicious Chocolate Nut Clusters Perfect for Holiday Treat Tins
These chocolate nut clusters are a perfect addition to your holiday treat tins! They make for a delicious and easy treat that everyone will love.
The combination of creamy melted chocolate and crunchy mixed nuts creates a mouth-watering snack that is hard to resist. With just two ingredients and minimal prep time, these clusters are a great option for busy holiday bakers.
Plus, with the ability to customize the flavors, you can easily make these clusters your own. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute addition to your holiday treat tins or a tasty gift idea, these chocolate nut clusters are perfect!
Reasons to Love These Clusters
- Only Two Ingredients – chocolate and nuts! That’s it!
- No Baking Required – a quick and easy treat option during the busy holiday season.
- Perfect for Treat Tins – the perfect addition to a collection of holiday treats for friends and family.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this recipe. The exact measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Baking chocolate chunks
- Chopped mixed nuts
Customizing Your Clusters
While the recipe calls for baking chocolate chunks and mixed nuts, you can easily customize these clusters to your liking. Here are a few ideas:
- Instead of baking chocolate chunks, try using different types of chocolate, such as milk, dark, or white chocolate. You can also use chocolate chips or bars; make sure to chop them into chunks before melting.
- For the mixed nuts, you can use any combination of your favorite nuts, like almonds, cashews, peanuts, hazelnuts, etc. You can also add dried fruits or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- If you want to add a festive touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate on top of the clusters after they have chilled in the refrigerator.
How to Make Chocolate Nut Clusters
1. Line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Add the chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each heating session, until fully melted. This ensures that the chocolate is melted evenly and does not burn.
3. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the chopped nuts and stir well to combine.
4. Use the small spoons to collect the nut mixture, then drop it into each paper liner, filling about 3/4 of the way, then gently tap down. This helps to evenly distribute the nuts and chocolate.
5. Sprinkle the remainder of the nuts on top, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours. This allows the clusters to set and become firm before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These chocolate nut clusters are great for gifting during the holiday season. You can package them in individual treat bags or boxes and give them as party favors, hostess gifts, or small presents for friends and family.
They also make a delicious addition to any dessert platter or cookie exchange. And, of course, these tasty treats are perfect for satisfying any sweet cravings during the busy holiday season.
Storing Chocolate Nut Clusters
These clusters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, making it easy to prep ahead of time for any holiday parties or gatherings.
Tips and Tricks
- Use pre-chopped baking chocolate or chocolate chips to save time.
- Stir the chocolate well after each heating session to prevent any burning or lumps.
- Get creative with your toppings and add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.
- These clusters make a great gift for friends, family, or neighbors. Package them in festive treat boxes or jars and add a ribbon for a personal touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate, such as milk, dark, or white chocolate. You can also use chocolate chips or bars, and chop them into chunks before melting.
These clusters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, making it easy to prep ahead of time for any holiday parties or gatherings.
Definitely! You can use different types of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds, or even add sprinkles or crushed candy canes on top for added texture and flavor. Get creative and make them your own!
More Holiday Treat Ideas
Looking for more easy and delicious holiday treats to add to your baking list? Here are a few ideas to get you inspired:
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Chocolate Nut Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup baking chocolate chunks chopped
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts divided
Equipment
- Heat-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Small spoons or baby spoons
- Mini cupcake tin and liners
Instructions
- Line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Add the chopped chocolate to a microwave safe bowl, and heat on high in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each heating session, until fully melted.
- Add all but 1 tablespoon of the chopped nuts, and stir well to combine.
- Use the small spoons to collect nut mixture, then drop into each of the paper liners, filling about 3/4 of the way, then gently tap down.
- Sprinkle the remainder of the nuts on top, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
