Description
Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters are quick, no-bake snacks combining rich melty chocolate with crunchy roasted peanuts for a perfect bite-sized treat. Made with minimal pantry ingredients, this recipe delivers a delightful homemade indulgence that is versatile, customizable, and great for gifting or last-minute desserts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Sea salt sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to make cluster assembly and cleanup super easy and mess-free.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt your chocolate chips and butter or coconut oil together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Combine Peanuts and Chocolate: Once melted and smooth, fold in the roasted peanuts evenly so every cluster will have a perfect balance of nuts and chocolate.
- Scoop and Shape Clusters: Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to drop dollops of the chocolate-peanut mix onto your prepared sheet, keeping them spaced so they set neatly.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes until the clusters harden and are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use high quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Lightly toast raw peanuts beforehand for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing or grainy texture.
- Use a small scoop for uniform cluster sizes to ensure even setting and presentation.
- Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature if cool, or refrigerate to keep firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg