Macadamia Clusters

I made these for Christmas ’98 for work and had to make more for return trips back to work. They are very easy and decadent looking.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

8 ounces vanilla flavored confectioners’ coating
2 (3.5 ounce) packages macadamia nuts
1/2 tablespoon orange zest

Directions

  1. Place candy coating in microwave safe bowl; microwave uncovered on high for 40 to 60 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds, until smooth.
  2. Stir in nuts and orange zest. Drop mixture by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
  3. Allow to sit until set, store covered in refrigerator. If desired, melt approximately 1 ounce semisweet chocolate and drizzle over.

Nutrition

Calories: 218 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13.4 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fat: 18.4 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 2.4 g
Sodium: 18 mg