Description
These Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters are a quick and delicious no-bake treat combining smooth melted chocolate with crunchy salted peanuts. Perfect for a simple homemade snack or gift, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort, yielding about 25 bite-sized clusters that you can enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 400g / 14oz milk or dark chocolate
- 275g / 2 cups salted peanuts
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a large bowl or jug using either a microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, or over a pan of hot water on the stovetop, ensuring the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Mix in Peanuts: Once fully melted, stir in the salted peanuts thoroughly until all peanuts are evenly coated with chocolate.
- Prepare Clusters: Line two trays or plates with parchment paper. Spoon dollops of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the parchment and gently press down with the back of a spoon to shape clusters.
- Repeat: Continue spooning and pressing until all of the mixture is used. You should have around 25 clusters, depending on the size you make them.
- Chill: Refrigerate the trays for 30 minutes or until the clusters are fully solidified and set.
- Serve or Package: Once set, enjoy the clusters immediately or package them in airtight containers or gift wrap for later use.
Notes
- Store these clusters in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting.
- Use salted peanuts for a balanced sweet and salty flavor; unsalted peanuts can be used if preferred, but add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Milk or dark chocolate can be substituted based on taste preference.
- Chilling time may vary slightly depending on refrigerator temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
