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Crock Pot Peanut Clusters

Published December 5, 2022 by Lauren Vavala

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Chocolate peanut clusters with text overlay.
Chocolate peanut clusters with text overlay.
Chocolate peanut clusters with text overlay.
Chocolate peanut clusters with text overlay.

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.

A stack of chocolate peanut clusters next to a glass of milk with a straw in it.

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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

Ingredients needed to make crock pot peanut clusters with text overlay.

  • 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!

Peanuts, white chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in a crock pot.

In a crockpot add the peanuts, white chocolate chips, and milk chocolate chips.

Melted chocolate and peanuts in a crockpot with a spoon.

Cook on the low setting for 1 ½ hours or until fully melted. Stir throughout the cooking time.

Peanut clusters being spooned onto a parchment lined tray.

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.

Peanut clusters with salt sprinkled into them on a parchment paper lined tray.

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!

Overhead of chocolate peanut clusters on a white plate with the crockpot, a second white tray and salt dish around it.

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

These homemade chocolate-covered peanut clusters are so easy to put together and the crockpot does almost all of the work. They are a delicious combination of creamy chocolate and salty peanuts.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Freeze Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 30 servings
Calories 192kcal
Author Lauren Harris

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.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

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