Goo Goo Cluster
Photo: Evan-Amos · Public domain

History

The Standard Candy Company invented the Goo Goo Cluster in Nashville in 1912: caramel, marshmallow nougat, peanuts and milk chocolate. It is widely cited as the first combination candy bar in America, predating the Snickers by 18 years. The cluster shape was named in a streetcar after a passenger said 'goo goo' at a child. Goo Goo's are still made in downtown Nashville; the Standard Candy flagship at 116 3rd Avenue South runs a chocolate-shop tasting and limited-edition flavours.

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Common allergens: Peanuts, Dairy, Soy

Make it at home

Yield 12Hands-on 45 minTotal 2 hrDifficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 300g caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 200g salted roasted peanuts
  • 150g marshmallow fluff
  • 300g milk chocolate, chopped

Method

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt caramels with cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Place small spoonfuls of marshmallow fluff onto the parchment, spaced apart.
  4. Press a few peanuts onto each marshmallow mound.
  5. Drizzle the warm caramel over each cluster to cover the marshmallow and peanuts. Chill 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the milk chocolate gently in a clean bowl over simmering water.
  7. Dip each cluster into the chocolate, return to parchment and chill until set.

Tip from the editors. Work in small batches; the caramel firms up fast. Salt the peanuts well; the contrast with the chocolate is the whole point.

Where to eat goo goo cluster

Goo Goo Cluster in Nashville

Featured by TableJourney as a signature dish of Nashville. See where to eat Goo Goo Cluster in Nashville or the Nashville signature dishes guide.

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