These homemade chocolate-covered peanut clusters are so easy to put together and the crock pot does almost all of the work. They are a delicious combination of creamy chocolate and salty peanuts.
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Peanut clusters are a scrumptious bite-size treat.
The combination of peanuts and chocolate perfectly balances sweet and salty. These little homemade chocolates taste even better than store-bought candy!
If you can’t get enough peanut butter and chocolate, make some Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies next!
Why This Recipe Works
The recipe is very easy to prepare. You need just 4 ingredients, yet the flavor is very decadent.
They are a family favorite for the holidays and other special celebrations.
These tasty treats make for great holiday gifts, whether you create individual gift bags or a gift box full.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 16 ounce container lightly salted peanuts: instead of peanuts, you can substitute other nuts like walnuts, almonds, cashews or pecans.
- 5.5 ounces white chocolate chips (about 1/2 a bag)
- 16.5 ounces milk chocolate chips (about 1 1/2 bags): or try dark chocolate chips for an even richer flavor.
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt (for garnish)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Create!
In a crockpot add the peanuts, white chocolate chips, and milk chocolate chips.
Cook on the low setting for 1 ½ hours or until fully melted. Stir throughout the cooking time.
Once melted and the peanuts are fully coated place 2 tablespoons of rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
Chef’s Tip: a small ice cream scoop can be used instead of a spoon, if preferred.
Immediately sprinkle coarse salt on top.
Chef’s Tip: colored sprinkles can be added for different holidays or special occasions, as well.
Place in the freezer for 10 minutes until fully set.
Chef’s Tip: the clusters can also set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or you can let them set by room temperature which can take a bit longer depending on the room temperature.
Present!
Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Tips and Techniques
- Other nuts can be substituted for the peanuts. These clusters taste just as delicious with almonds, walnuts, cashews or pecans.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used in place of milk chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- A small ice cream scoop can be used to scoop out the clusters instead of a spoon, if preferred.
- Colored sprinkles can be added for different holidays or special occasions.
- Clusters can also set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or you can let them set by room temperature which can take a bit longer depending on the room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator. Consume within a month. If you live in a high-humidity area store in the refrigerator and use parchment paper in between the layers of the candy so they don’t stick together.
FAQ’s
How Do You Make Peanut Clusters On The Stove Top?
Peanut clusters can be made by using the double boiler method to melt the milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.
Place the chocolate chips into a glass bowl over a slow simmered pot of water. Make sure the bowl does not touch the simmering water and that the water does not get into the bowl.
Once melted, remove the bowl from the pot and stir in the peanuts.
When the peanuts are fully coated place 2 tablespoons of rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle coarse salt on top.
Place in the freezer for 10 minutes until fully set.
How Do You Make Peanut Clusters In The Microwave?
To make peanut clusters using the microwave, melt one bag of the chocolate chips at a time by placing them in a microwave-safe glass bowl.
Cook for 20-second intervals, mixing after each interval until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the peanuts.
When the peanuts are fully coated place 2 tablespoons of rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle coarse salt on top.
Place in the freezer for 10 minutes until fully set.
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Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 16 oz container of lightly salted peanuts
- 5.5 ounces white chocolate chips ½ a bag of white chocolate chips
- 16.5 ounces milk chocolate chips 1 ½ bags of milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt for garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a crockpot add the peanuts, white chocolate chips, and milk chocolate chips.16 oz container of lightly salted peanuts, 5.5 ounces white chocolate chips, 16.5 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Cook on the low setting for 1 ½ hours or until fully melted. Stir throughout the cooking time.
- Once melted and the peanuts are fully coated place 2 tablespoons of rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle coarse salt on top.1 tablespoon coarse salt for garnish
- Place in the freezer for 10 minutes or until fully set.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Other nuts can be substituted for the peanuts. These clusters taste just as delicious with almonds, walnuts, cashews or pecans.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used in place of milk chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- A small ice cream scoop can be used to scoop out the clusters instead of a spoon, if preferred.
- Colored sprinkles can be added for different holidays or special occasions.
- Clusters can also set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or you can let them set at temperature which can take a bit longer depending on the room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator. Consume within a month. If you live in a high-humidity area store in the refrigerator and use parchment paper in between the layers of the candy so they don’t stick together.
Jenny says
These are a such great snack! And easy, love the crock pot method. Thank you!
Amy Liu Dong says
Such an easy and tasty dessert to make.
My kids will definitely love this as they loved peanuts so much!
Erin says
These were so easy to make in my slow cooker! I’ll definitely be making more soon to give out as gifts. Thanks!
Jamie says
Wow! This chocolate-covered peanut cluster looks absolutely delicious and very enticing! Plus the best part is it’s homemade, everybody can do it at the convenience of their home! Kids will definitely love this!
Tammy says
Been dying to make these since I found them. So easy and so satisfying when I’m craving something sweet!
Linda says
This is my kind of snack! I mean who doesn’t like chocolate and peanuts? It was just as easy as you said it was to make and it’s a great snack for any time of day.
Mikayla says
Oh my goodness, so easy and a definite new go to for a quick treat at home or as gifts for friends.
Colleen says
I made these with pecans and they were delicious. The crock pot is a super easy way to make them, and I’ll definitely make them again.
Pam says
I had no idea these could be made so easily in the crockpot! I made them for Christmas and everyone wants me to make them again!
Marta says
I made these to add to a cookie tray I was gifting my new neighbors and gave some to the family to sample. Even my “peanut-hating” daughter asked for another one. These crock pot peanut clusters may be my new go-to confection.