Chocolate-covered peanut clusters are a traditional Christmas treat that is really simple to create! They just need two ingredients and can be prepared in 15 minutes on the stovetop or in the microwave.
I believe I’ve seen peanut clusters at every Christmas party I’ve attended. And, to be honest, it’s easy to understand why this is a really simple dessert that can be cooked in abundance for a crowd.
Something about the simplicity of the recipe makes it exceptional, you know? There will be no unusual preparation, unusual ingredients, or nuanced tastes. Just chocolate and peanuts!
Contents
Ingredients for peanut clusters
I wasn’t lying when I stated this dish only had two ingredients!
- Chocolate pieces Dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, or milk chocolate are all options.
- Peanuts I like unsalted peanuts since I can regulate the quantity of salt in the end product, but if you want salty, go for it. Get it? Become insane? You understand.
How to make peanut clusters
- Use parchment paper, wax paper, or a nonstick silicone mat to line a baking sheet (aff link). Set aside.
- Stir chocolate in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the peanuts to coat and mix.
- 2 teaspoons) to make mounds of the chocolate peanut mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make use of a tiny cookie scoop (affiliate link) (1 1
- Top with flaky sea salt flakes if desired. Let to cool fully on the baking pan.
How to make peanut clusters in the microwave
- Use parchment paper, wax paper, or a nonstick silicone mat to line a baking sheet (aff link). Set aside.
- Heat chocolate in a medium microwave-safe dish in 15-30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peanuts until they are thoroughly coated and combined.
- 2 teaspoons) to make mounds of the chocolate peanut mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make use of a tiny cookie scoop (affiliate link) (1 1
- Top with flaky sea salt flakes if desired. Let to cool fully on the baking pan.
How to store peanut clusters
After the peanut clusters have completely cooled and solidified, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, packed between layers of parchment paper, for up to 1 month.
You can also store them for up to 3 months; just defrost in the refrigerator before serving or devouring.
Variations
- While melting the chocolate on the burner, add a spoonful of creamy peanut butter. You may also use peanut butter chips for up to half of the chocolate chips. It softens the clusters and adds a terrific additional punch of peanut butter taste!
- When they’re cooling on the baking sheet, drizzle with white chocolate.
- For a little more flair and pizazz, top with sprinkles.
- While mixing the peanuts and chocolate, add the small marshmallows.
FAQs
Heat chocolate in a medium microwave-safe dish in 15-30 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanuts until they are thoroughly coated and combined. Continue with the recipe as stated.
Dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, or milk chocolate are all options.
I like unsalted peanuts since I can regulate the quantity of salt in the end product, but if you want salty, go for it. Get it? Become insane? You understand.
It is not an issue! You’ll just need a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon.
After the peanut clusters have completely cooled and solidified, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, packed between layers of parchment paper, for up to 1 month.
These may be frozen for up to 3 months; just defrost in the refrigerator before serving or devouring.
Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Clusters
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Description
Equipment
- Little frying pan
- Scooping cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark, semisweet, or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- Optional Maldon flake salt
Instructions
- Use parchment paper, wax paper, or a nonstick silicone mat to line a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Stir chocolate in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
2 cups dark chocolate chips - Turn off the heat and whisk in the peanuts to coat and mix.
1 cup roasted peanuts - 2 teaspoons) to make mounds of the chocolate peanut mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with flaky sea salt flakes if desired. Let to cool fully on the baking pan. Serve and have fun!
1 12 teaspoon cookie scoop
Notes
- While melting the chocolate on the burner, add a spoonful of creamy peanut butter. You may also use peanut butter chips for up to half of the chocolate chips. It softens the clusters and adds a terrific additional punch of peanut butter taste!
- When they’re cooling on the baking sheet, drizzle with white chocolate.
- For a little more flair and pizazz, top with sprinkles.
- While mixing the peanuts and chocolate, add the small marshmallows.