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Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Chocolate Peanut Clusters are a simple, classic candy made with toasted peanuts coated in rich bittersweet chocolate and finished with a drizzle of creamy milk chocolate. They’re easy to customize, require minimal ingredients, and make a perfect homemade treat or gift for the holidays or anytime you’re craving something chocolatey and crunchy.

Course Candy, Snack
Cuisine American/Canadian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cup raw blanched peanuts, unsalted
  • Fine sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Place the top oven rack in the center position. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking mat.
  2. Pour peanuts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer without overcrowding. Season generously with salt and stir to combine.
  3. Place baking sheet in pre-heated oven for 10 minutes, then carefully shake the baking sheet to make sure the peanuts are evenly toasted.
  4. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not overcook.
  5. Remove from oven and set aside.
  6. Pour semi-sweet chocolate chips into a dry, microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds on “high.” Stir and return to the microwave for another 20 seconds before stirring again.
  7. Repeat until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  8. Stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil or melted butter and set aside.
  9. Add the roasted peanuts one scoop at a time to the melted chocolate and stir to combine. Repeat until all peanuts are coated in the chocolate.
  10. Spoon the chocolate-coated peanuts onto the baking sheet, leaving a little room between each cluster. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
  11. Pour the milk chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds on “high.” Stir briefly and return to the microwave for another 20 seconds before stirring again.
  12. Repeat until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  13. Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the peanut clusters and return to the refrigerator for another 20 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and serve immedia
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 156mg4%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 23IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.