{"id":143365,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-clusters\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T13:10:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T18:10:54","slug":"chocolate-peanut-clusters","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-clusters\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Clusters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a quick five-minute treat, try making these delicious peanut clusters. They combine just four ingredients\u2014white candy coating, milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate and dry-roasted peanuts\u2014into a crunchy, chewy cluster of salty sweetness. Plus, they\u2019re ideal for the busy holiday season, when you want to create an easy dessert or make a quantity of edible gifts for family and friends. These treats are also customizable, so you can swap the peanuts for pistachios, almonds or cashews.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Peanut Clusters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Peanuts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe relies on dry roasted peanuts because they have a crunchy, slightly salty flavor that pairs deliciously with the sweet chocolate coating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chocolate and candy coating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the coating, we melt together white candy, semisweet chocolate and milk chocolate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Melt the chocolate<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peanut-Clusters_TOHD24_9978_ChristineMa_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Melt chocolate\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the white candy coating and both chocolate chips until everything is melted and smooth. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then stir in the peanuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Assemble the peanut clusters<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peanut-Clusters_TOHD24_9978_ChristineMa_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Assemble peanut clusters\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop the peanut-chocolate mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed-paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until the clusters are firm, about 45 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peanut-Clusters_TOHD24_9978_ChristineMa_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Peanut clusters recipe by Taste Recipes\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Peanut Cluster Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Swap the peanuts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of making peanuts covered with chocolate, try mixing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pistachio-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pistachio-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pistachios<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cashews or almonds into the chocolate mixture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Add a chewy component: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For delicious chewy bites, try adding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-cook-dried-fruit\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-cook-dried-fruit\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried cherries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, apricots or raisins into this peanut cluster recipe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Top them with salt: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cut the sweetness of these peanut clusters, try topping them with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-salt\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-salt\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">flaky sea salt<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Peanut Clusters<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have some leftover peanut clusters, pack them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for three to seven days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can you make chocolate peanut clusters ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hosting a cookie swap or making an edible gift for a loved one, try making these peanut clusters, since they won\u2019t spoil quickly. Follow the recipe, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for three to seven days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze peanut clusters?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have leftover peanut clusters, store them in the freezer so they don\u2019t go to waste. Put them in an airtight container or a freezer-friendly bag. They will last for two to three months in the freezer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How long do peanut clusters last?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can store these peanut clusters in an airtight container on your counter for three to seven days, or freeze them for two to three months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Peanut Cluster Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peanut-Clusters_TOHD24_9978_ChristineMa_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Peanut clusters recipe by Taste Recipes\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Christine Ma for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I use a different chocolate for this chocolate peanut clusters recipe?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we recommend semisweet and milk chocolate, you can easily swap them for dark or white chocolate in this recipe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is this chocolate-covered peanuts recipe gluten-free?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanuts are naturally gluten-free, so this recipe is excellent for people with gluten allergies. You can make this recipe with sunflower or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/roast-pumpkin-seeds\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/roast-pumpkin-seeds\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re serving guests with nut allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How do I prevent the peanut clusters from sticking to the pan?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you assemble these peanut clusters, drop the spoonfuls onto a waxed- or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-use-parchment-paper-sheets\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-use-parchment-paper-sheets\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parchment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-paper-lined cookie sheet so they don\u2019t stick to the pan. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. 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Oh so good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenMustache"},"reviewBody":"This candy was delicious! I gave it as gifts along with other candy that I made.  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