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Pecan Clusters

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 clusters
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
These pecan clusters aren’t just plain pecans covered in chocolate! An easy extra step makes them extra delicious. You can make them traditionally or vegan, keto or paleo.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) unsalted butter or refined coconut oil for paleo/vegan
  • 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) raw pecans
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (170 grams or 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chocolate chips (use keto/vegan/paleo chocolate, if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). After turning it on, place the butter in a 10”x15”x1” jellyroll pan (or any pan with a rim). Place in the oven so that it melts.
    1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) unsalted butter
  • Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the salt over the butter, and toss the pecans on top. Stir to coat the pecans thoroughly.
    1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) raw pecans
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes or until toasty, stirring after every 4 minutes. They’ll have absorbed the butter.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely - about 20 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a small pot over low heat, stirring frequently.
    1 cup (170 grams or 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • Stir in the pecans. Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper over the pan that was used to toast the pecans.
  • Scoop up the chocolate pecans using a tablespoon or small cookie place and drop the clusters onto the paper.
  • You can use a silicone spatula to spoon any remaining chocolate on top of the clusters.
  • Top with flaky sea salt.
    flaky sea salt
  • Place in the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up. Or they can firm up at room temperature for a few hours. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also refrigerate them for a few weeks. If you want to make them in advance, store them in the freezer (don't salt the tops), and they should be ok for up to 3 months. Once they've fully thawed, then you can top them with flaky salt.

Notes

  • You can use unrefined coconut oil if you don't mind coconut taste.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 4
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