Easy Coconut Clusters Recipe

These coconut cashew clusters combine toasted cashews and coconut with semi-sweet chocolate for a sweet, crunchy treat. Add the optional rice crisp cereal for a little extra crunch.

Making your own snacks is a great way to ensure that you know exactly what is going into them. That’s why I love this easy Coconut Clusters Recipe – it only requires a few simple ingredients, and it’s so delicious! These clusters are perfect for a quick snack, or even as part of a dessert.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Sweet and coconutty – If you’re a fan of coconut, you’re going to love these clusters!
• Easy to portion: Use a scoop to make the clusters, then let the chocolate set before serving.
• Simple ingredients: Cashews, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes make a sweet, crunchy treat. Rice crisp cereal is optional.

🛒Ingredients

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• unsalted, unroasted cashews
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• coconut flakes
• rice crisp cereal, optional

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Coconut Clusters

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare your cookie sheets

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, and then prepare two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Place the cashews on the baking sheets

Spread the cashews on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3: Roast the cashews until brown

Roast the cashews for 20 minutes, stirring once, or until golden brown. Skip this roasting step if using already roasted cashews.

Step 4: Cool and chop the cashews

Remove the roasted cashews from the oven and let them cool completely, about 30 minutes. Coarsely chop the cashews.

Step 5: Toast the coconut

While the cashews cool, spread the coconut into an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring once. The cashews and coconut can cool at the same time.

Step 6: Cool the coconut

Remove the coconut from the oven and let it cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 7: Melt the chocolate chips

In a microwave safe bowl, pour the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heat for 1 minute. Stir vigorously using the residual heat to continue melting. Return to the microwave and heat in 30 second increments, stirring very well between each heating until melted. Melting takes about 2 minutes in total. Do not overheat.

Step 8: Mix together the cashews, coconut and cereal

In a large bowl, mix the cashews, coconut, and cereal (if using.)

Step 9: Pour the chocolate over the cashew mixture

Pour the melted chocolate over the coconut mixture and mix until completely combined.

Step 10: Scoop the clusters and allow to harden

Using a medium scoop, portion the clusters and place on waxed paper in mounds.

Rest at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate has completely set.

Hint: If you want them to set faster, place them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. The chocolate will not be as shiny, however.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Raisins – I like to add raisins to coconut clusters! You won’t believe the delicious taste this adds to it.
• Dried cranberries – If you’re looking for something different to add to the cluster, add a few dried cranberries.
• Walnuts – A little crunch goes a long way and that’s why walnuts are a fabulous variation option. Just make sure you buy the crushed walnuts!
• Almonds – If you’re more of an almond person, then why not give them a try in these coconut clusters?

Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread is also a really good option to make for something sweet!

🥄 Equipment

Here is a list of the kitchen tools that you will need to help you make this easy coconut dessert recipe.

• baking sheets
• parchment paper
• large bowl
• spatula or wooden spoon

🥫 Storage

Storage: These clusters will last for up to a week if stored in an airtight container.

Freezing: You can also freeze these clusters for up to two months. Just make sure you thaw them out before eating!

💭 Tips

• If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can buy roasted cashews. Just skip steps 2-4!
• Let the toasted cashews and coconut cool completely before mixing them with the melted chocolate.
• I like to use a combination of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate for these clusters. This way, you get the delicious taste of chocolate in every bite!
• If you want a little extra crunch in your clusters, add some rice crisp cereal. Just make sure you don’t add too much or it will be too crunchy!
• If you’re not a fan of semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can use milk chocolate or even white chocolate.
• Don’t have any parchment paper? No problem! You can use a silicone baking mat or even a non-stick cookie sheet for these coconut clusters.
• If you want to make these clusters extra special, you can drizzle them with white chocolate or even peanut butter.
• For an added touch, you can sprinkle the clusters with sea salt before they harden.
• I always like to chop my own nuts because I feel like they taste fresher. But if you’re in a pinch, you can always buy pre-chopped nuts.
• If you want to save some time, you can toast the coconut in the oven while it’s preheating. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn!

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Coconut Recipes

Do you enjoy coconut recipes? Try these delicious recipes:

• Coconut Bundt Cake
• Instant Pot Coconut Cream Cheesecake
• Rustic Coconut Cake
• Fruit Cocktail Cake
• Samoa Brownies
• Tornado Cake

🧾Easy Coconut Clusters

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