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Pecan, Pepita and Coconut Clusters

By Casa de Suna

Published Mar 13

Perfect as a midday treat or indulgence on-the-go, these crunchy clusters are one of our favorite snacks for satisfying our sweet cravings.

Be sure to make them on a day with low humidity and store in an airtight container to ensure they crisp up.

How to Make It

Note: Humidity will be to the detriment of these. Keep them in an airtight container for a few days. If made on a humid or rainy day, they will not crisp up at all but will remain gooey and soft.

Difficulty: Moderate

Overall Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Serves: 16-20 clusters depending on size

Ingredients

2 1/4 cup roasted, salted pepitas
1 ¼ cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
¼ cup finely shredded, unsweetened coconut, toasted
¼ cup coconut chips, toasted
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp kosher salt
Maldon sea salt or flaked sea salt (optional)
2 cups 70% dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Combine pepitas, pecans, coconut, honey, maple syrup, sesame seeds, vanilla and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Scrape onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from oven. Working quickly, use two spoons to clump nut-mixture into tablespoon-sized clusters. Return to oven. Bake for another 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with maldon salt, if desired. Transfer clusters to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, bring an inch of water to a boil in a medium pot. Combine chocolate and oil in a medium bowl. Set bowl over boiling water, being careful not to let the bottom of the bowl come into contact with the water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir chocolate constantly until melted. Remove from heat.
Drizzle chocolate-mixture over cooled clusters. Alternatively, dip the bottoms of the clusters into the chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Chill clusters in fridge until chocolate has hardened, 5 to 10 minutes.