Chocolate Peanut Clusters
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Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Description
This recipe melts semi-sweet chocolate gently in short bursts and vigorous stirring to ensure smoothness without burning. Whole peanuts are stirred into the melted chocolate, coating each nut thoroughly. Spoonfuls of the mixture are dropped onto parchment paper to cool and solidify, forming irregular clusters.
Once set, the clusters provide a satisfying contrast between silky chocolate and crunchy peanuts. Optional toppings like flaky sea salt or coconut flakes can be sprinkled just before the chocolate firms to introduce additional texture and flavor dimensions.
The clusters can be cooled at room temperature or refrigerated for faster setting. Depending on ambient temperature, they can be stored either on the counter or chilled. These treats require no baking and allow flexible portion sizing for easy snacking.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2 cups chips or equivalent in chopped bars, can use sugar free chocolate
- 1 ½ cups peanuts shelled
- sea salt optional, flaky; or other toppings
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Melt the chocolate as follows: (see “Other Ways to Melt Chocolate” above for other methods).
- Put chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into a rounded glass bowl (for easier stirring) and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir vigorously.
- Heat again for 30 seconds and stir vigorously again. After this, heat in 10 second intervals followed by stirring until melted.
- Stir peanuts into the chocolate.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto the parchment. If desired, sprinkle with flakey sea salt, flaked coconut or other toppings.
- Let cool at room temperature or move to the refrigerator for faster cooling.
- In a cool house, can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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