Description
Chocolate-coated peanut clusters bring sweet indulgence straight from grandma’s kitchen. Homemade candies deliver rich nutty flavor with simple ingredients, melting together for a quick and delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups unsalted or roasted peanuts
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) butterscotch chips
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter together in a saucepan over gentle heat, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Incorporate peanuts into the warm, molten mixture, gently folding until each nut is thoroughly enrobed with the chocolate blend.
- Carefully dollop the nutty chocolate concoction onto a lined baking sheet, using two spoons to create rustic, irregular cluster shapes.
- Let the clusters set at ambient temperature for several hours, allowing the chocolate to solidify naturally, or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator for quicker firming.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for a richer, more indulgent flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like almonds or cashews to create unique texture and taste variations.
- Use a silicone mat for easier removal and cleaner presentation of the peanut clusters.
- For dietary modifications, swap regular chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg