Rogene's Fabulous Caramel Clusters

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of *Rogene's Fabulous Caramel Clusters*, a heavenly treat that's perfect for holidays, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week. These decadent clusters combine rich, homemade caramel—crafted from a dreamy blend of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and sugar—with the crunchy texture of toasted pecans or peanuts. To elevate the indulgence, each cluster is drizzled (or fully covered!) with silky melted semisweet chocolate for the ultimate sweet-meets-salty flavor explosion. Ready in just under an hour with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these caramel clusters make an elegant yet approachable dessert or snack. Perfectly chewy, nutty, and chocolatey, they’ll disappear from your treat tray in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup light corn syrup
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups pecans or peanuts
• 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set them aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to melt and combine.

Step 3

Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk while stirring, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring until the caramel thickens and turns a rich golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of caramel over small piles of pecans or peanuts (about 2-3 nuts per cluster) onto the prepared baking sheets. Allow the caramel to set and cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Step 6

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave the mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

Step 7

Using a spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each caramel cluster. Optionally, cover the entire cluster with chocolate for a fully enrobed treat.

Step 8

Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate the clusters for faster setting, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 9

Once set, carefully remove the clusters from the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1305.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5913.2

Total Fat 342.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 259.0mg	0%
Sodium 521.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 708.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.6g	0%
Total Sugars 660.9g
Protein 79.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1540.1mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 3621.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 45.4%