Best Peanut Cluster Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

THE BEST PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Instant Pot Method: Pour 2 cups of water into the liner of the Instant Pot. Set the Instant Pot to saute HIGH. Place a large glass bowl on top of the Instant Pot to create a double boiler.
• Add both types of chocolate, the peanut butter and shortening to the bowl.
• Stir occasionally until melted. SKIP TO STEP 5.
• Microwave Method: Microwave both types of chocolate, peanut butter and shortening until smooth. Do this by microwaving for 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until smooth.
• Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir the peanuts into the chocolate making sure to coat all peanuts evenly.
• Using spoon or cookie scoop, portion the chocolate peanuts out into small clusters. Place the peanut clusters onto parchment paper to set.
• Allow the peanut clusters to set completely before trying to remove. You can pop them the fridge to speed up this process.

RICH PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and butter. Add peanuts; mix well., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Place both chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
• Stir in peanuts.
• Drop by teaspoons into 1-inch diameter candy or petit four papers. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

EASY PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips in a 2 quart glass dish for 5-6 minutes on 60% power, or until melted.
• Watch carefully!
• (They don't actually melt, but look very shiny).
• Add peanuts and mix well.
• Drop by tablespoons on waxed paper.
• Cool in refrigerator.
• Store in covered container in refrigerator.
• I have used different chocolate chips other than Toll House, and they do not work well.

NO-BAKE PEANUTTY CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until softened; stir until smooth. (If not completely softened, continue microwaving 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each microwave time, until smooth.)
• Stir noodles and peanuts into chocolate until well coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Store covered in refrigerator.

PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in top of double boiler. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until melted; add peanuts and stir.
• Drop by teaspoon full on wax paper. Allow to cool.

SLOW COOKER CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Combine white chocolate, peanuts, chocolate chips, and German chocolate in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 1 hour, without stirring. Reduce heat to Low, stir, and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Drop spoonfuls of chocolate-peanut mixture onto waxed paper and let cool and harden, 30 to 45 minutes.