Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters. Yes, they're as good as they sound. Better, actually. These are the easiest, most delicious candies I make around the holidays.
This is not a new candy... at least not for me. I've been making these for more years than I can count and we never tire of them.
I got the recipe for these Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters from my Aunt Julie ages ago and from the very first time I made them, I was hooked. Look how easy they are:
I prefer to make these with dark chocolate chips, but if milk chocolate or semi-sweet is your thing... by all means, go for it! I promise, they'll be just as good!
Anyway... enough about all of that. I'll say it again: this may be the most easiest bestest homemade chocolate candy ever. EV.ER. And I really mean it.
It takes like 10 minutes. And 3 ingredients. And absolutely zero talent to make. Not that any of you have to worry about having zero talent.
But if you lack self-esteem when it comes to making candy... have no fear - you can do this!! Anybody can do this - I promise.
But even better than that? It's super delicious and always impressive. Look at all those peanuts in that yummy chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Divine!
If you share this candy (and you totally won't want to), nobody will ever believe how easy it was for you to make. You'll be an instant hero.
How to Make the Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters:
So here it is. You'll need these three ingredients: dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet or milk chocolate), peanut butter chips, and salted peanuts.
But do what you want, of course ... you won't be disappointed either way.
So start by pouring all the chips into a microwaveable glass bowl and mix them up. Next, microwave for one minute. Then stir.
For me, one minute is enough, but if they're still not melted enough to be smooth, microwave them for another 30 seconds to one minute until they're all yummy melted:
Perfection!
Then dump in 3 cups of salted peanuts...
and stir again until they're all well coated.
Line some large cookie sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Then dip out the candy by the spoonful onto your cookie sheets.
I actually love to use a small cookie scoop so that the candies are uniform in size! Get one here --> http://amzn.to/2xR7Nqj.
For me, it makes about 48- 50 pieces (2 cookie sheets full).
You can let these sit at room temperature and harden (takes 30ish minutes, depending on the temperature and humidity in your house) or you can pop the sheets in the frig for 10 minutes and they're done!
I hope you make and enjoy this super easy recipe for Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters!! Please leave me a comment and let me know if you do!!
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Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters {Super Easy – 3 Ingredients!!}
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 40 Pieces 1x
Description
Super Easy Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters just 3 Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz.) bag of peanut butter chips
- 1 (12 oz.) bag of dark chocolate chips (or milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 3 cups of salted cocktail peanuts
Instructions
- Start by pouring all the chips into a microwaveable glass bowl and mix them up. Microwave for one minute. Then stir. For me, one minute is enough, but if they're still not melted enough to be smooth, microwave them for another 30 seconds to one minute until they're all yummy melted.
- Then pour in 3 cups of salted peanuts and stir again until they're all well coated.
- Line some large cookie sheets with parchment or wax paper (I prefer wax paper). Then dip out the candy by the spoonful onto your cookie sheets.
- Let the candy sit at room temperature and harden (takes 30ish minutes, depending on the temperature and humidity in your house) or you can pop the sheets in the frig for 10 minutes and they're done!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Desserts
Keywords: dark chocolate, peanut clusters, easy, super easy, recipes
Stella
I love peanuts and this is looking delicious.......
Rose
Thank you!
Tanya
I had no idea how easy these are to make! I am gonna try these!
Rose
I bet you will love it!
Nevarro Whitehhead
lookgood enough to eat im going to try these soon
Melissa
Hi Rose, love your blog and your tutorials. They're so helpful! I don't know where you find the time to do everything!! I was just wondering if you think plain ole peanut butter would work in this recipe? I can't get peanut butter chips here in Ireland, not that I'm aware of anyway!
Rose
Hmmm... I'm honestly not sure. I may have to give it a try and see what happens! If I do, I'll let you know!
Lois Kowalski
Thanks it sounds yummy!
Paula
I added a cup of crushed pretzels & got the perfect sweet, salty crunch mixture. This is my go to for pot lucks! Thank you!
Rose
Oooh, that sounds perfect!
Rosemary Capotosto
Do these have to be refrigerated after they are set or kept at room temperature?
Rose
I like them to be refrigerated but it's not required! You just wouldn't want them to get too warm or they'd be melty/sticky.
nafisahabdulkareem720@gmail.com
WOW! i'm already feeling the taste in my mouth,its gonna be yummy i guess.Thanks rose.
Refilwe
This sounds yummy and so easy to make. I doubt we have peanut butter chips over here.. can I use peanut butter? How much of it?
Rose
I've never tried making them with peanut butter, but if I had to guess, I'd start with maybe half a cup of peanut butter and do a test-run.
Salgados Congelados
Super easy and looks delicious!
Perfect for watching Netflix this weekend
Thanks!
Bobbi Owens
Made these. Super easy!! Super yummy! Using peanut butter, I think you would have to use the less is more theory. Peanut butter doesn't harden like the chips, so 10 oz of PB is not going to work.
Maggie
These are awesome and SO easy!
★★★★★
Rose
SO happy to hear that you enjoyed them! Happy New Year!
joao vieira
Omg...
My favorite is the dark.
Always!!!
Robbi
Can you freeze them rshane301@aol.com
Rose
I haven't ever tried - sorry!
BMO
May 26, 2013 at 10:29 pm
I had no idea how easy these are to make! I am gonna try these!
sandra
Can you use any kind of peanut like cashews
★★★★★
Rose
Yes 🙂
Denise
This was amazing!
Lyn
Can you leave out the peanut butter chips?