Description
Caramel Coconut Clusters are decadent no-bake treats made with toasted coconut, crushed vanilla wafers, creamy dulce de leche, and a dark chocolate coating. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
14 oz sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
11 oz crushed vanilla wafers
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
14 oz dulce de leche
16 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and stir frequently for 5–7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted coconut, crushed vanilla wafers, sweetened condensed milk, and dulce de leche. Stir until well combined into a sticky mixture.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form 1–1.5-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate wafers according to package directions. Dip the bottoms of the clusters into the chocolate, then return them to parchment paper.
- Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the tops using a spoon, piping bag, or squeeze bottle. Let sit at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate sets.
Notes
- Use milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Add chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) to the filling for extra crunch.
- Mix in a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate drizzle for a salted caramel version.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the filling for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
