Some flavor combinations are simply meant to be; and peanuts and chocolate are at the very top of that list. These peanut clusters bring that classic pairing together in the easiest, most irresistible way possible, with rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coating every crunchy peanut.
These easy peanut clusters come together fast, store well for weeks, and are fun for kids to help with. Perfect for holiday gifting or make-ahead treats.
Want more or fewer? Simply adjust both the peanuts and chocolate proportionally.
With just 2 ingredients, these peanut clusters are dangerously quick and easy to make! Refer to the recipe card below for full details.
BAKING TIP: Since this recipe is all about the peanut-chocolate balance, use high-quality chocolate. You’ll taste it in every bite.
Melt two-thirds of the chocolate using a double boiler, then remove it from the heat and stir in the remaining chocolate until completely smooth. You will essentially be tempering the chocolate that way. (Check how to temper chocolate without a candy thermometer here).
Once the chocolate feels cool to the touch, mix in the peanuts so that they are fully coated.
Spoon the mixture into 20 mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and leave them to set completely in a cool place before serving.
Store these crunchy peanut clusters outside the fridge in an airtight container for up to at least 2 weeks.
Absolutely! Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months. Take them out of the freezer a few hours before use so they can reach room temperature. This way, you can enjoy this treat for even longer!
Homemade clusters are some of the quickest and easiest treats to whip up and also make cute homemade gifts for holidays. It’s why I keep adding more cluster recipes to Laura’s Bakery.
I prefer the combination of peanuts with either milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or a mixture of the two. White chocolate just doesn’t seem to be able to trump that balance of flavors. Whether you use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, make sure it’s a high-quality chocolate as it makes all the difference in flavor and sheen.
Add raisins for peanut raisin clusters. For coconut lovers, mix in some shredded coconut to make peanut coconut clusters.
Melt some white chocolate or caramel chips and drizzle that over the set peanut clusters. You could also sprinkle flaky sea salt or sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
You could make these nut clusters with any of your favorite nuts. Almonds and pecans are particularly good (chopped down in size or whole), but you can also try it with macadamia nuts, hazel nuts, or walnuts.
Yes, you can. Place the two-thirds of chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips) in a dry, microwave-safe bowl and heat on 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring vigorously after each one. When only a few small lumps remain, stop and stir until the residual heat melts them completely. Mix in the rest of the chocolate and continue stirring until everything is melted.
Never let water or steam near the bowl, or the chocolate will seize and turn grainy, and you’ll have to start over with new chocolate.
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