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Coconut Clusters Holiday Candy Recipe

These sweet little coconut clusters are like a tropical vacation in candy form! They come together in minutes and look absolutely gorgeous packaged in clear cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon. The best part? They're naturally gluten-free, so everyone at your holiday party can enjoy them!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and completely melted.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt until combined.
  4. Add shredded coconut and almonds (if using) to the melted chocolate, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until completely set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.