These super easy two ingredient Chocolate Peanut Clusters make the perfect last minute edible gift or snack idea this Christmas!
I can’t believe its nearly Christmas… four more sleeps until the big day. Is everyone getting excited?! I think this is going to be my last recipe of 2016 too. I’m taking a break from blogging for the next 10 days and will be back with a vengeance in the new year!
So for my last Christmas recipe I’m bringing you these delicious Chocolate Peanut Clusters. They are super easy to make, contain just two simple ingredients yet they still manage to taste wonderfully festive and decadent!
Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate?
You can use either dark or milk chocolate in this recipe, whichever you prefer. The kids prefer it with milk chocolate but I think they are even more rich and delicious when I use a 60% cocoa chocolate!
These clusters can be put together and packaged up in less than an hour, making them perfect for last minute edible gifts for teachers, friends and family.
Other than melting the chocolate there is no cooking required so they are brilliant for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.
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Looking for a nut-free alternative to this recipe? Try my Rocky Road Bites
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Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 25 1x
Category: Snacks
Cuisine: European
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These super easy two ingredient Chocolate Peanut Clusters make the perfect last minute edible gift or snack idea this Christmas!
Ingredients
- 400g / 14oz milk or dark chocolate
- 275g / 2 cups salted peanuts
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a large bowl or jug (you can do this in the microwave or over a pan of hot water on the hob, just be sure not to let it burn).
- Once the chocolate has melted stir in the peanuts and mix until they are all coated.
- Line two trays or plates with parchment paper. Spoon out a dollop of the chocolate peanut mixture onto the parchment and press down with a spoon.
- Repeat until all the mixture is gone. You should be able to make approximately 25 clusters depending on their size.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes until solid.
- Serve or package them up for gifts.
Notes
These clusters are best kept in the fridge so that the chocolate does not melt.
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Sue says
These are amazing! Made them for my father and he said they taste just like the expensive one’s you buy in the stores or the candy shops he goes too. No more getting them as he will now make his own. Thank you for sharing.
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LJ Bury says
These were so yummy. I use dark chocolate as I prefer it to the milk chocolate or white chocolate. My first batch I drizzled caramel over them. In another batch I added a bit of pure Vanilla extract. All came out fabulous and festive. All came out fabulous and festive.
★★★★★
Nancy Acorn says
Love the fact no candy chips or almond bark needed. I keep away from Hydrogenated anything. Easy smeashy. Will do this.
★★★★★
Deepthy says
Can I know the nutritional info for this recipe
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Gracie says
Just made the Chocolate Peanut Clusters and they were delicious! I was looking for something that would go into the Holiday tins as a thank you for UPS, mechanic, etc. These gems will be a big hit and thank you for this very simple recipe.
★★★★★
dano says
gr8 recipe I added chopped cherries and now I know what a hob is
Bev says
I made these at Xmas and I will definitely be making them again at Easter with any leftover chocolate that we have lingering around as they were so good!
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