Polar Bear Paws (Caramel Cashew Clusters)

Polar Bear Paws (Caramel Cashew Clusters)

If you are looking for an easy homemade candy that feels decadent these Polar Bear Paws (Caramel Cashew Clusters) check every box. The combination of cashews and caramel gives each cluster a chewy texture with just the right amount of crunch. White chocolate ties everything together and makes each piece look snowy and festive for the holidays.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword candy, caramel, cashews, christmas, cocktail, holiday, punch, white chocolate

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Servings

Calories 174kcal

Ingredients

11 ounces vanilla caramels
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
2 cups chopped salted cashews
15 ounces white chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium heavy saucepan add the caramels, butter, and cream. Warm over medium low heat, stirring often, until everything is melted and silky smooth.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cashews.
Scoop the mixture into small mounds, about a tablespoon each, and place them on the baking sheet. Chill for about 15 minutes or until they firm up.
Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package directions. Dip each chilled cluster into the melted chocolate. Let any excess drip off before returning them to the baking sheet.
Drizzle with a little extra melted chocolate if you feel like adding that finishing touch.
Chill again until set. Store the clusters in an airtight container. They keep really well and make such a nice little sweet bite to share.

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