Easy Peanut Clusters Recipe - Build Your Bite (2024)

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Homemade chocolate peanut clusters are a simple and yummy holiday dessert made with just 3 ingredients! Add these to your Christmas baking list.

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Peanut clusters are a holiday favorite!

Need an easy dessert to add to your Christmas baking list? These no bake peanut clusters take less than 10 minutes to make and everyone will love this classic treat!

Peanut clusters are always one of those desserts that I look forward to every Christmas. They are simple to make, but taste delicious!

All you need is just three ingredients, or you can customize them however you please with holiday sprinkles or extra drizzles of chocolate on top.

We love making these and Chocolate Covered Almonds during the holidays.

More holiday dessert classics

  • Christmas Oreo Balls
  • Ritz Cracker Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
  • Christmas Crack
  • Puppy Chow
  • Avalanche Cookies
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
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Peanut Clusters Ingredients

  • roasted salted peanuts
  • semi sweet chocolate chips
  • optional toppings: flaked sea salt and/or drizzled white chocolate, sprinkles
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how to make peanut clusters

Step 1: Melt a bag of semi sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth. Be careful to not do longer increments as you do not want the chocolate to burn.

Tip: to make these dairy free peanut clusters, simply grab a bag of dairy free chocolate chips instead!

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Step 2: Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the roasted salted peanuts and combine. That is it! Now it’s time to form the peanut clusters.

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Step 3: Use a spoon or mini cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of chocolate covered peanuts onto a lined baking sheet.

Waxed paper or parchment paper will work here. Since you are not cooking with heat, you just need to use a nonstick surface.

If you are topping with flaked sea salt or Christmas sprinkles, do this step now so that it sticks before the chocolate is hardened.

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Step 4: Once you have finished assembling the peanut clusters, place them in the fridge to chill until the chocolate is set.

Step 5: This is only necessary if you want to drizzle some with white chocolate. I like doing this with half the batch to add a little variety!

Once the chocolate has hardened, drizzle the tops with melted white chocolate, then place in the fridge again until hardened.

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These peanut clusters are so simple, but really delicious. Everyone loves a good salty sweet combo and the crunchy peanuts are so satisfying.

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If you need a last minute holiday dessert, these will not disappoint! I love having a batch of these on hand when my sweet tooth strikes.

Can I freeze chocolate covered peanuts?

Yes! These are delicious straight from the freezer too.You can also let them thaw for several minutes at room temperature to let them soften. Just allow the peanut clusters to set, then place in an airtight freezer ziploc bag.

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  • Pecan Pie Brownies
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Graham Cracker Toffee
  • White Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
  • Christmas Cookie Bars
  • Pecan Pie Bars

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Love peanut clusters? Make a big batch with this easy crock pot peanut clusters recipe!

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Yield: 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These easy chocolate peanut clusters are a delicious holiday treat made with just 3 ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups roasted salted peanuts
  • 10 oz semi sweet chocolate chips

For Topping (optional)

  • flaked sea salt
  • melted white chocolate

Instructions

  1. Melt the semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, until smooth
  2. Add the peanuts and stir to combine
  3. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and drop spoonfuls of the chocolate peanuts down
  4. Sprinkle with optional sea salt
  5. Place in the fridge or freezer until chocolate sets
  6. If you are doing the white chocolate drizzle, do this step now, then chill again until set. Melt white chocolate until smooth and drizzle over the tops of the hardened peanut clusters
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 203Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 5g

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FAQs

How peanut butter is made step by step? ›

First, the peanuts are planted and harvested. Then, they are shelled and dry roasted. Next, they go through a cooling and blanching process which gets the nuts ready for grinding. Lastly, the peanuts are grinded and packaged into jars.

What are the materials of peanut butter? ›

Peanut butter is made from ground peanuts that have been roasted. Sugar, salt (sodium), oils (fat) and additives that prevent separation may also be added. It is considered a protein food according to Canada's Food Guide. Peanut butter also provides you with fibre, healthy fats, vitamin E and folate.

How to use peanut butter? ›

You can use peanut butter by simply spread it on bread and eat. You can also use it to make various milkshakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice creams, jellies, and desserts. Some people just eat a spoonful of peanut butter. You can also dip regular biscuits in peanut butter to twist them, for a change of taste.

Why won t my peanut clusters harden? ›

This is caused by the ratio of almond bark to chocolate being too low. You need enough almond bark to ensure ensure your Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters harden.

Is it cheaper to make your own peanut butter? ›

Making your own peanut butter is a win/win because you control the amount of salt and sweetener, if any, that goes into it. And it's also a lot cheaper than store brands.

How do you thicken peanut butter? ›

If you want to THICKEN peanut butter, you need to get rid of water, not add it. Some obvious ways: add a little starch — use a cooked or pure starch (Wondra, potato starch, etc.) add a little gelatin and beat like heck.

What kind of oil do you use to make peanut butter? ›

However, if you don't have the corresponding oil, just use one that's neutral and flavorless like peanut, canola, vegetable, or grapeseed. Add your oil, a tablespoon at a time, until your nut butter is smooth and creamy.

What peanut butter to stay away from? ›

When shopping, scan the ingredients for “partially hydrogenated oil,” “hydrogenated oil” or “palm oil” -- those are ones you want to skip. Reduced-fat peanut butter may also seem like a smarter choice, but it often contains more sugar than the full-fat kind.

What country eats the most peanut butter? ›

Because of these qualities, peanut butter is enjoyed around the globe. In this article, we will take a closer look at how peanut butter is consumed by countries around the world and some of the statistics that surround it. By far, China is the country that consumes the most peanut butter.

What are the 3 types of peanut butter? ›

The grocery store shelves are dominated by three varieties of classic peanut butter: crunchy (chunky) peanut butter, creamy (smooth) peanut butter, and natural (organic) peanut butter.

What is the easiest way to mix peanut butter? ›

A knife will do the trick if you want to avoid buying an extra tool. It works just as well as long as you stir vigorously for at least a minute and a half. Either way, keeping your natural peanut butter in the fridge will help keep the oil incorporated after stirring.

What can I mix with peanut butter? ›

Ideas to Try:
  • Add into a bowl of oatmeal.
  • Dip apple slices in peanut butter.
  • Add banana slices to a toasted PB&J.
  • Spread on a rice cake or cracker.
  • Add to a smoothie.
  • Dip celery or carrots in peanut butter.
  • Mix with yogurt.
  • Top a stir fry with peanut butter sauce (see Peanut Noodles with Tofu recipe below).

Should peanut butter be refrigerated? ›

According to The National Peanut Board, an unopened jar of peanut butter can last six to nine months at room temperature. Once opened, they say that it can last two to three months in the pantry before you should move it to the fridge, where it can maintain quality for another three to four months.

What is a peanut cluster? ›

Yupik's Peanut Clusters are sweet confections of chopped roasted peanuts covered in milk chocolate. Ideal for snacking or baking, these small delights will fulfill your sweet cravings.

What are the black chunks in peanut butter? ›

Small bits of peanut skins attached to the peanut when it is ground can cause these dark spots.

What is peanut butter candy made of? ›

Made with sugar, milk, peanut butter, vanilla, and honey, this old-fashioned peanut butter candy is like an irresistible cross between taffy and fudge and will have you coming back for more.

What is the papery stuff on peanuts? ›

They are technically legumes, which are plants that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe (other legumes include beans, peas, and lentils). The peanut is the seed, the papery covering is the seed coat, and the hard shell is the seed pod.

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