Simple Recipe for Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Components:
- Two cups of dry-roasted, salted peanuts (or, if you’d choose, unsalted)
- One cup (12 oz) of milk chocolate chips (or, for a deeper taste, semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- One cup of optional white chocolate chips for a tiered appearance
- One teaspoon of optional vanilla essence (for added flavor)
Directions:
Melt the chocolate in step one.
Chocolate Chips should be melted.
Put the milk chocolate chips (and white chocolate chips, if using) in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave. In the microwave, melt the chocolate until it is smooth and completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. This ought should take one to two minutes.
By putting the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stirring until melted, you can also use a double boiler on the stovetop to melt the chocolate.
Optional: Add Vanilla Extract: For added flavor, you can stir some vanilla extract into the melted chocolate.
Step 2: Add the peanuts.
Stir in the Peanuts: Until the dry-roasted peanuts are completely covered in chocolate, stir them into the melted chocolate.
Create the Clusters in Step Three
Scoop onto paper made of parchment:
Use wax paper or parchment paper to line a baking sheet.
Drop little clusters of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the baking sheet that has been prepared using a spoon. They can be as large or tiny as you choose.
Set the Clusters in Step Four
To ensure that the chocolate is fully set, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and leave it there for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 5: Offer
Enjoy: After the chocolate has solidified, take the peanut clusters off of the parchment paper and keep them for up to one or two weeks at room temperature in an airtight container.
Advice:
Variety of Nuts: If you’d like have a different flavor, you can use cashews, almonds, or walnuts.
White Chocolate pour: After the clusters have hardened, pour some melted white chocolate over them for a playful twist.
Storage: For a firmer texture, keep the chocolate peanut clusters in the refrigerator or at room temperature in an airtight container.
During the holidays or at other time of year, these simple chocolate peanut clusters are a kind handcrafted gift or a satisfying snack! Savor each bite’s blend of crunchy peanuts and creamy chocolate.