Chocolate Peanut Clusters

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Indulge in these easy-to-make chocolate peanut clusters combining semi-sweet chocolate and salted peanuts. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or holiday candy tray.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins5 mins30 mins18 clusters

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Spoon
  • Waxed paper

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 pkg.Semi-Sweet Chocolate ChipsStandard package
1 1/3 cupsPeanutsShelled

Instructions

Step 1: Melting and Mixing

  1. Heat 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips over boiling water until partly melted, then remove from boiling water and stir until blended and smooth.
  2. Add 1 1/3 cups peanuts and mix well to coat completely.

Step 2: Shaping and Cooling

  1. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  2. Cool until firm to the touch before serving or storing.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.


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