Creamy White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Clusters
These creamy white chocolate cranberry pecan clusters are a quick and easy holiday candy packed with tart cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and smooth white chocolate. Perfect for gifting, potlucks, or festive dessert trays, they deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18-22 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or bars
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 tsp orange zest
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/2 cup pretzel pieces
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients. Chop pecans into small pieces.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Melt white chocolate chips or bars in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth (about 90 seconds total), or melt gently in a double boiler.
- Add toasted pecans, dried cranberries, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate. Stir gently until evenly coated. Mix in optional add-ins if desired.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. You should get 18-22 clusters.
- Shape clusters gently with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of extra sea salt if desired.
- Let clusters sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
- Transfer clusters to an airtight container. Layer with parchment if stacking. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to a month.
Notes
Toast the pecans for extra flavor. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking. Mix gently to avoid breaking up nuts. For dairy-free, use Enjoy Life white baking chips. Clusters can be customized with add-ins like orange zest, pretzels, or marshmallows. Make a double batch—they go fast!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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