Peanut Clusters Recipe

Savor the blissful harmony of sweet and salty flavors with Peanut Clusters. Just 4 ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes they’re an ideal addition to your holiday festivities or a delightful treat for a cookie exchange.

Holiday candies such as Praline Bars or Microwave Peanut Brittle make the season bright and taste delicious! Peanut clusters are my favorite though and I love arranging them on a Dessert Board or placing them in a cookie tin.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Great for gift-giving: They make wonderful gifts or can be a delightful addition to a charming cookie tin, alongside treats such as Chocolate Rum Balls.
• Easy to make. Creating Peanut Clusters is easy with only 4 ingredients they can be made in under 30 minutes.
• Nostalgic. Peanut clusters often evoke a sense of nostalgia, as they remind many people of cherished childhood treats and family gatherings.

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Clusters

1. Melt the chocolate. Place a heavy saucepan over low heat and add the almond bark (or candy melts), milk chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the pan and melt, stirring frequently, until smooth and fully melted. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
2. Add the peanuts. Place the peanuts into the pot and fold them into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

3. Arrange the clusters. Using a spoon scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture out and place it in clumps onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet (or a silicon baking mat). Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes.

3. Scoop and chill the clusters. Using a spoon scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture out and place it in clumps onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet (or line it with a silicon baking mat). Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes.

Storage and Freezing Instructions:

• Storage Instructions: To store your chocolate peanut clusters place them in an air-tight container or bag. You can also arrange them in gift bags tied with string. They will last for about 2 weeks.
• Freezing Instructions: To freeze peanut clusters, place them in an airtight container or a zip-top freezer bag. Separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

Peanut Clusters Recipe

Savor the enchanting fusion of sweet and salty flavors found in Peanut Clusters. With only four ingredients and a preparation time of under 30 minutes, they prove to be an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings or a delightful offering for a cookie exchange.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Dozen

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Large Saucepan
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  Wax Paper or silicone baking mat
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  Baking Sheets

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs Almond Bark or candy melts
• ▢ 1 12 ounce bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• ▢ 1 12 ounce bag Milk Chocolate Chips
• ▢ 6 cups Salted Peanuts

Instructions

• Place a heavy saucepan over low heat and add the almond bark (or candy melts), milk chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the pan and melt, stirring frequently, until smooth and fully melted. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour the peanuts into the pot and fold them into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
• Using a spoon scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture out and place it in clumps onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet (or line it with a silicon baking mat). Do this immediately so it's easier to scoop. Then place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes.

Notes

• Storage Instructions: To store your chocolate peanut clusters place them in an air-tight container or bag. You can also arrange them in gift bags tied with string. They will last for about 2 weeks.
• Freezing Instructions: To freeze peanut clusters, place them in an airtight container or a zip-top freezer bag, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.001mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0.01IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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The post was originally published on November 18th, 2022, and updated in October 2023.