Chocolate Toffee Cashew Clusters

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Solid vegetable shortening or coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3 cups Cashews, salted

• Desserts

  • 1 1/4 cup Toffee bits

Found on melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening or coconut oil
• 3 cups salted cashews
• 1¼ cup toffee bits, divided

Directions

• In a microwave safe bowl, melt together the chocolate chips and shortening. Melt on the 50% power setting in 30-45 second increments stopping to stir each cycle. Repeat until completely smooth.
• Use a non-stick spatula to mix in the cashews and 1 cup toffee bits. Mix until all of the nuts are covered.
• Spread wax paper on the kitchen counter or cover 2 standard baking sheets.
• Use a Tbsp to drop clusters onto the wax paper at least 1-inch apart. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining toffee bits while the chocolate is still wet.
• Allow to sit until hardened or refrigerate to set more quickly.
• Store tightly sealed chilled or at room temperature.
• If chilled, bring to room temperature for serving.