Peanut Clusters are a classic sweet and salty snack made of melted chocolates and salted cocktail peanuts. They are great no-bake homemade treat to put together and they only require 3 simple ingredients. They are so simple you can even have the kids help!
Bonus: free printable gift tag included below!
Ingredient Details
You just need 3 simple ingredients to make these Old Fashioned Peanut Clusters:
Cocktail Peanuts – specifically buy “cocktail peanuts” sometimes also known as Virginia Peanuts or Spanish Peanuts.
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – 1 bag of chocolate chips, the same kind you buy when you make Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Almond Bark – you can also buy a product called white chocolate melting wafers, but don’t use white chocolate chips. If you use almond bark be sure to chop it first so it melts faster and the chocolate chips don’t over-cook before the almond bark melts!!
Double Boiler
You will melt the chocolate over a double boiler. That is basically a heat proof bowl set on top of a saucepan. You can buy a product called a double boiler, but it isn’t necessary!
A double boiler allows you to slowly melt chocolate without over-cooking it. The steam and heat from the simmering water is enough to melt the chocolate in the upper bowl.
Fill the saucepan with about 2 inches of water, ensuring that the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the pan on top. Place a heat-proof bowl in the top and bring the water to a simmer. Pour in the chocolate and stir occasionally until it is completely melted.
How to Make Peanut Clusters
Step 1
Melt the chocolate chips and white chocolate melting wafers (or almond bark) in a double boiler.
Step 2
Add the peanuts and stir so the chocolates coat the peanuts.
Step 3
With a scoop or spoon, potion out the peanut clusters onto wax paper or parchment paper.
Step 4
Place in the fridge to set up for about 30-45 minutes.
Great Edible Gift
These also make a great holiday treat for your neighbors and friends. Wrap them up in a cellophane bag tied with a pretty ribbon, then you can print this “We’re Nuts About You” FREE PRINTABLE GIFT TAG and attach it to the bag.
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Peanut Cluster Recipe + Video
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz white almond bark - chopped (or white chocolate melting wafers)
- 1 lb. salted cocktail peanuts or salted spanish peanuts
Instructions
- In a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and almond bark together. Once it is completely smooth, remove from the heat.
- Stir in the peanuts.
- Drop spoonful's of the peanut cluster mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheets.Make these about a 2 or 3 bite sized treat! They are rich.
- Pop in the fridge for 30- 45 minutes to set up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Mary Ann says
Best peanut clusters EVER!! We used to have an old candy store in Williamsville that made these and I have not had this quality cluster since 1960s-these were my dad’s favorite. I put them in the fridge to set and they are just scrumptious!
Susie Weinrich says
I love this! It is so great when recipes remind you of happy memories of the past.
deb says
I absolutely love this easy Peanut Cluster recipe. I added caramel bits at the end of melting the chocolate and almond bark, but otherwise followed recipe as written. Came out wonderful. This is going to be my go to recipe from now on!
Susie Weinrich says
I LOVE the idea of adding caramel bits!!!!
Maru Rissone says
Simple and delicious. I used almonds instead. Thank you!
Mary Rice says
I make mine then drop them into mini cupcake papers color of what holiday making them for. Makes for nice little gift box and don’t stick together. I really enjoy making these and giving them well yeah eating 😂. Enjoy
Stella Hamilton says
Can you chocolate almond bark??
Susie Weinrich says
That should work just fine.
Diana Glandon says
They were delicious! Just like my mom used to make! This recipe is a keeper.
Stella Hamilton says
Can you chocolate almond bark??
Susie Weinrich says
That should work just fine. (although I have not tested this)
Johna S says
Made these for the first time. Turned out great!.Will make again.
Don says
This was sooooo easy. And good! I did”cheat” and use the microwave but I stirred very regularly to prevent burning and scorching!
Emily Bruno says
So easy to make! Loved these.
Lauren Grant says
Ahhh my fav holiday treat! I LOVE these!
Tawnie Kroll says
These were a hit for the girls night I had on Monday, thank you so much!!