Description
🍫🥜 This easy peanut clusters recipe is the perfect no-fuss treat— just melt, mix, and chill for a rich, crunchy delight in minutes! 🍪✨
🎁❤️ Great for holidays, gifting, or a quick sweet craving, these homemade clusters are simple, delicious, and can be customized with your favorite flavors! 🍬😍
Ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Milk chocolate chips (optional)
Dark chocolate chips (optional)
White chocolate chips (optional)
Salted or unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Almond bark (optional)
Peanut butter (optional)
Marshmallows (optional)
Sea salt (optional)
Sprinkles (optional)
Contrasting melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1. Gather your ingredients: chocolate (semi-sweet, milk, dark, or white) and dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
3. Melt the chocolate using either a microwave or a double boiler.
4. If using a microwave, heat chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
5. If using a double boiler, place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted.
6. Once melted, stir in the peanuts until they are fully coated with chocolate.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters.
8. Optionally, sprinkle sea salt, sprinkles, or drizzle extra chocolate on top for decoration.
9. Let the clusters set by refrigerating them for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or leave them at room temperature until firm.
10. Once set, transfer clusters to an airtight container for storage.
11. Store at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or freeze for several months if needed.
12. Enjoy as a treat, gift, or holiday dessert!
Notes
Use a mix of chocolate types, like semi-sweet and milk chocolate, for a balanced flavor.
Microwave the chocolate in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between, to prevent burning.
For extra crunch and flavor, sprinkle sea salt or drizzle melted white chocolate over the clusters before they set.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American