Nutty Caramel Clusters

Submitted by taillightsinsightbb

"These are good. got the recipe from taste of homes' holiday celebration cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 18 CANDIES
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 25 caramels
• 1 tablespoon butter, no substitutes
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 cup dry roasted salted peanut
• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves
• 1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening

directions

1. I a 1 quart microwave-safe dish, combine the caramels, butter and milk.
2. microwave, uncovered. on high for 2 minutes, stirring once.
3. stir in peanuts and pecans.
4. drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
5. in a micriwave -safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
6. stir until blended.
7. drizzle over clusters.
8. chill until firm.
9. store in refrigerator.