Chocolate Pecan Clusters 🍫🥜
These Chocolate Pecan Clusters are a quick and easy no-bake treat that look fancy but take just minutes to make. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or when you’re craving something sweet and crunchy. With rich melted chocolate coating crunchy pecans, you’ll have a bite-sized indulgence ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves (toasted if desired)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk/dark chocolate, your choice)
- Optional: sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. (Alternatively, use a double boiler.)
- Add the pecan halves into the melted chocolate and stir until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form small clusters.
- If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster for extra flavor.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Tips & Hints
- Toast the pecans beforehand for a deeper nutty flavor.
- Mix in a handful of dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
- Use white chocolate or swirl two chocolates together for a marbled look.
- These make great edible gifts—just pack them in a pretty tin or jar.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.