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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Dessert

    Peanut Clusters

    Published: Nov 17, 2019 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 8 Comments

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    Peanut Clusters are a classic sweet and salty snack made of melted chocolate and salted cocktail peanuts. They are an easy homemade treat to put together and they only require 3 simple ingredients. They are so easy you can even have the kids help!

    Bonus: free printable gift tag included below!

    Chocolate Peanut Clusters on wax paper

    How to Make Peanut Clusters

    Peanut Cluster Ingredients - chocolate, almond bark, and salted cocktail peanuts

    Melt the Chocolate

    You will start with a double boiler, which is a pot of simmering water with a heat safe bowl over top. Do not let the water touch the bowl on top. You simply want the steam from the simmering water to heat up the top bowl.

    chocolate melted in a glass bowl

    Place 12 oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 12 oz of almond bark (chopped into smaller pieces) in the top of the double boiler. Let it begin to melt and soften on the bottom and then stir until all pieces are melted together.

    Add the Peanuts

    salted cocktail peanuts added to the melted chocolate

    Take the chocolate off the heat and stir in 1 pound of salted cocktail peanuts or spanish peanuts, which are the best peanuts for chocolate peanut clusters. Stir to coat the peanuts with the melted chocolate mixture.

    salted cockatil peanuts coated with melted chocolate in a bowl

    Drop the Peanut Clusters

    Place wax paper, parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. Drop spoonfuls of peanut clusters on the lined baking sheets. I like to make the clusters so they are about 5-6 bites each, which is somewhere between 1 ½ tablespoons to 2 tablespoons each.

    Using a scoop to drop chocolate peanut clusters on wax paper

    Cool

    Let the peanut clusters cool until they are solid, which should take about 45 mins to an hour. You can speed up the cooling process by placing them in the refrigerator.

    If you cool on the countertop they will still be quite soft in the middle. If you cool in the fridge they will have a nice snap to them and will be completely solid.

    Peanut Cluster Recipe drying on a baking sheet lined with wax paper

    Once you have a solid cluster you can eat them, store them on your countertop in an airtight container, or in the fridge in an airtight container (for a firmer peanut cluster).

    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.

    Peanut Cluster Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Clusters on wax paper

    Peanut Cluster Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Clusters are a classic treat made with 3 simple ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate, almond bark, and salted cocktail peanuts.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Cooling time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 30 pieces
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 12 oz white almond bark chopped
    • 1 lb. salted cocktail peanuts or salted spanish peanuts
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    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 spoonfuls of the peanut cluster mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheets.
    • Let cool at room temperature for 45 mins to an hour until they are solid.
      You can also cool the clusters in the fridge for a firmer peanut cluster.
    • Store in an airtight container on the countertop or in the fridge for up to a week.

    Notes:

    FREE PRINTABLE GIFT TAG
     
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Maru Rissone

      December 17, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious. I used almonds instead. Thank you!

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    2. Mary Rice

      December 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

      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

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    3. Diana Glandon

      December 16, 2021 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      They were delicious! Just like my mom used to make! This recipe is a keeper.

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    4. Johna S

      December 08, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Made these for the first time. Turned out great!.Will make again.

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    5. Don

      January 02, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      This was sooooo easy. And good! I did”cheat” and use the microwave but I stirred very regularly to prevent burning and scorching!

      Reply
    6. Emily Bruno

      January 10, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make! Loved these.

      Reply
    7. Lauren Grant

      November 20, 2019 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Ahhh my fav holiday treat! I LOVE these!

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    8. Tawnie Kroll

      November 19, 2019 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      These were a hit for the girls night I had on Monday, thank you so much!!

      Reply

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