Fruit and Nut Clusters
A festive treat from days gone by: Festive Fruit Clusters
Servings: 18 clusters
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
Clusters
- 115 grams butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup SR flour (or 1 cup plain/all purpose flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder)
- 2 teaspoons cocoa
- 230 grams unsalted shelled peanuts
- 1 cup sultanas
- ¼ cup mixed peel
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
Topping
- 18 red glace cherries
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios
- 225 grams white chocolate
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 175 degrees celsius/350 degrees fahrenheit (fan-forced)
- Cream the butter and sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla essence and beat into creamed butter and sugar.
- Add sifted SR flour and cocoa, peanuts, sultanas and peel. Mix well.
- Roll heaped tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop to measure out portions) into balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper - leaving room for a little spreading.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes.
- Allow to cool then top with melted white chocolate, glace cherries and crushed pistachios (or your choice of topping).
Video
Notes
The clusters should last up to a few days stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg