Peanut Clusters (2024)

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This recipe for chocolate peanut clusters is very easy to make with just three ingredients. Drizzle with white chocolate for a great holiday gift!

Submitted byDonna Farrand

Updated on April 4, 2024

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
12 ounces peanuts

Directions

Gather the ingredients.
Place chocolate and peanut butter chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes.
Stir peanuts into the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.

Cook’s Note

You can use roasted salted peanuts if you prefer a more salty-sweet flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150	Calories
10g	Fat
12g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe36
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g	13%
Saturated Fat5g	25%
Sodium24mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate12g	4%
Dietary Fiber2g	6%
Total Sugars9g
Protein5g	10%
Calcium10mg	1%
Iron0mg	2%
Potassium100mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

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FAQs

How many peanuts does it take to fill up a jar of peanut butter? ›

It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts.

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Where did peanut clusters originate? ›

The exact origin of this delectable candy is somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been inspired by the popular German chocolate-covered nut candies of the time. One of the earliest known recipes for peanut clusters appeared in the 1917 edition of the “Candy Cookbook” by Alice Bradley.

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Which peanut type is famous for its very large size and being sold roasted in the pod? ›

Virginia. Virginias have the largest kernels and account for most of the peanuts roasted and eaten as inshells. When shelled, the larger kernels are sold as salted or flavored peanuts. Virginias are grown mainly in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, South Carolina and West Texas.

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