Recipe: Easy Peanut Clusters
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24 candies (approx)
📖 Description: This candy is a must for gifts, parties, or special occasions, especially if your time is limited. NOTE: The butterscotch chips will NOT melt. When they are soft, they look shiny. Do not overcook, as the chocolate will burn. You may use more peanuts if desired. I usually throw in more to make sure the last pieces have some nuts in them.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions:
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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.
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Add peanuts to the melted chips and mix well until all peanuts are evenly coated.
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Drop the mixture by tablespoons onto waxed paper, spacing them apart to allow for cooling.
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Allow the peanut clusters to cool in the refrigerator until firm.
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Once cooled and set, store the clusters in a covered container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Tips:
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for unique flavors, but note that some brands may not yield the same results as Toll House.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peanuts to your preference for a nuttier taste in each cluster.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 152.5
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 71.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13.7g
- Protein: 2.3g
This recipe for Easy Peanut Clusters is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and butterscotch with the crunch of salted peanuts. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make, perfect for those times when you need a sweet indulgence in a hurry. Whether you’re making them for gifts, parties, or simply to satisfy your own sweet tooth, these peanut clusters are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So gather your ingredients, fire up the microwave, and get ready to enjoy a delicious homemade treat in no time at all!
