Peanut Clusters
These Peanut Clusters are the easiest candy you'll make using just 2 ingredients. With just 5 minutes of prep time, they are easy to make in the microwave or stovetop and make an excellent Christmas or hostess gift!
Servings 12 Candy
Calories 95kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate use chocolate chips or baking bar
- ¾ cup dry roasted peanuts, skin removed unsalted
- sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips or broken chunks of semi sweet chocolate bar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 40 to 60 seconds, or until chocolate is 90% melted. Remove from microwave and stir until fully melted. This step gives a nice shine on the chocolate peanut clusters.
- Add peanuts and stir until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop about a tablespoon mounds on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top and place baking sheet in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours.
- Refrigerate clusters in an air tight container until serving time.
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Notes
Use good quality chocolate - I recommend using good quality like Ghiradelli or Guittard.
They are best stored in the fridge and served cold.
Use roasted peanuts and not raw.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 candy | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg