Here’s a quick and easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters recipe—crispy, crunchy, and perfect for snacking or gifting. No baking required!
🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Ingredients (about 20–25 clusters)
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2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or chocolate melts)
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1–2 cups roasted peanuts (unsalted or lightly salted)
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Optional: ½ tsp sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate
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Microwave method: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Double boiler method: Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
2. Combine with peanuts
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Stir peanuts into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
3. Form clusters
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Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Optional: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster.
4. Chill
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Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until chocolate is firm.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
⭐ Tips
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Add-ins: Try almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, or mini pretzels.
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Nut-free version: Use roasted sunflower seeds or crispy rice cereal.
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Chocolate variation: Mix dark and milk chocolate for richer flavor.
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Presentation: Place in mini cupcake liners for gifts or parties.
I can also give you a peanut butter chocolate cluster variation or a white chocolate version with toppings.
Do you want me to do that?