Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

These homemade chocolate peanut clusters combine crunchy roasted peanuts with rich dark and milk chocolate for an easy candy recipe that's perfect for holidays, gift giving, cookie trays, and special occasions. Kids can help stir, scoop, and drizzle the chocolate.
Chocolate peanut clusters

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 40 minutes chilling time)
Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 large peanut clusters

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw blanched peanuts, unsalted
  • Fine sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the peanuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and stir to coat evenly. Roast for 10 minutes, stir or shake the pan, then continue roasting for another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Place the bittersweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil or melted butter. Add the roasted peanuts and stir until completely coated. Spoon clusters onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cluster. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm.
Chocolate coated peanuts being scooped into clusters
Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the chilled clusters. Return to the refrigerator for another 20 minutes or until set.
Drizzling chocolate over peanut clusters
Finished chocolate peanut cluster

Kid Cooking Tip

Kids can measure ingredients, stir the peanuts into the chocolate, scoop the clusters onto the baking sheet, and drizzle the milk chocolate over the top.

Variation Ideas

Try almonds, cashews, pecans, or mixed nuts instead of peanuts. You can also add dried fruit, mini marshmallows, or festive sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or refrigerate for longer storage.

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