Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Chocolate Peanut Clusters are an easy, no-bake treat blending rich chocolate with crunchy roasted peanuts to create bite-sized, sweet and salty delights. Perfect for a quick snack, party favor, or homemade gift, this recipe comes together swiftly with minimal ingredients and offers customizable options.
- Author: Maria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out your chocolate chips and roasted peanuts, and lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for cluster shaping.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the chocolate chips with butter or coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Mix in Peanuts: Stir the roasted peanuts into the melted chocolate, making sure every nut is well coated for even flavor and texture.
- Form Clusters: Spoon small mounds of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the lined baking sheet, shaping each cluster with the back of the spoon for consistent sizes.
- Chill Until Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the clusters solidify and are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use tempered chocolate for extra shine and snap.
- Don’t skip chilling; refrigeration helps clusters hold their shape and enhances texture.
- If using raw peanuts, roast them fresh for better flavor and crunch.
- For uniform cluster sizes, use a mini ice cream scoop or spoon.
- Store clusters in layers separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate peanut clusters, no-bake chocolate treats, easy snack, sweet and salty, bite-size dessert, gluten-free snack