Caramel Peanut Clusters

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    12 Servings

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Caramel Peanut Clusters

Caramel Peanut Clusters are the perfect chewy and crunchy candy with chocolate, caramels, heavy cream, vanilla, and salted peanuts.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melting disks , or chocolate chips
  • 14 ounces Chewy Caramels , unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
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Instructions

  1. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the butter, cream and caramels to a Dutch oven over low-medium heat. Stir occasionally, careful not to let the mixture boil, until the caramels are fully melted and combined.
  3. Microwave Option: Add the caramels, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds until smooth.
  4. If needed microwave an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Mix in the peanuts until well coated.
  6. Let mixture cool for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent hardening.
  7. Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized scoop of the peanut caramel mixture onto the baking sheets.
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden.
  9. Add the chocolate melting disks to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 seconds increments until smooth.
  10. If needed microwave an additional 30 seconds.
  11. Dip the caramel peanut mounds into the chocolate, tap off excess chocolate, and place back onto baking sheets to harden.
  12. Let fully harden for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before eating or storing in covered containers for holiday gifts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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