Homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters

These homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters are so fun to make! Made with just two ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanuts — and you have the option to add flaky sea salt. They make the perfect sweet treat and are a great edible gift for any occasion! 

For similar recipes, be sure to try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Shooters as well as this Butterscotch Crunch. If you love berries, check out this Berry Cheesecake Trifle! If you’re a fan of Girl Scout Cookies, check out my version of homemade aka Copycat Thin Mints with this Chocolate Mint Cookie recipe!

I love chocolate, but what I love the most is being able to make my favorite candies and treats at home. Do you remember those chocolates that used to come in Valentine’s heart-shaped boxes? There are those who eat all of the chocolates and those who don’t. I was the latter. I remember biting into each chocolate until I found a flavor I liked.

Flavors like Dark Chocolate Orange Cream, Coconut, or even Chocolate Raspberry Cream I would totally bite and put it back. My Mom would jokingly fuss at me when I would bite into the chocolate and leave it half-eaten. I think every kid did this at some point. That may or may not drive you through the roof, but if you know, you know. Surprisingly, I like more of those different chocolate flavors as an adult!

For the love of Chocolate and Peanuts!

If you were lucky, or what I like to call blessed — you would come across a Chocolate Peanut Cluster in your assortment box. You may have even received these clusters in your Easter basket! What I love about these chocolates is that you can enjoy homemade clusters all year round!

Ingredients You Will Need to Make Homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters:

Semi-sweet baking chocolate chips: I like using semi-sweet chocolate chips because they are not overly sweet.

Unsalted Peanuts: I use unsalted peanuts because I usually like to add flaky sea salt. You can opt for salted peanuts to give it a delicious sweet and salty combination.

Vegetable Oil: Adding a few teaspoons of vegetable oil will give the chocolate a smooth consistency when melted. This also helps keep it from drying out, especially if you use your microwave and melt your chocolate in increments.

If you want to use a different type of chocolate:

I like semi-sweet chocolate baking chips because it gives a subtle sweetness. If you want it sweeter, you can opt for milk chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips are a great option, too, if you like the bold taste of dark chocolate.

Can these Peanut Clusters be made sugar-free?

Absolutely, yes! I actually made another batch of clusters using this brand of sugar-free baking chips. They actually melt incredibly well, and I like using the broiler method because they melt beautifully. You also have the option of using the microwave method.

Shop my favorite items for this recipe!

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips. I also like these!
• Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate chips (sugar-free
• Unsalted Peanuts
• Flaky sea salt
• Cookie Scoop

Recipes you will enjoy!

Chocolate Mint Cookies aka Copycat Thin Mints

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Strawberry Butter Golden Dump Cake

Berry Coconut Granola Shooters

Cherry Lavender Bark

Storage

You can store Chocolate Peanut Clusters in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 3 months. They can also be stored in the freezer separated by parchment paper to avoid getting stuck together.

I hope you enjoy these Chocolate Peanut Clusters! If you make them, tag me (@myprettybrowneats) on social media. You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok as well as using the #myprettybrowneats hashtag on IG and TikTok.

Chocolate Peanut Clusters Made with Two-Ingredients

These homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters are so fun to make! Made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted peanuts, and you have the option to add flaky sea salt.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Refrigerate 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 18

Equipment

• Wax Paper
• Baking Sheet
• Medium to large, Broiler-safe dish
• Cookie scoop or spoon to form clusters

Ingredients

  

• 11 ounces baking semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups unsalted peanuts
• a few pinches of flaky sea salt optional
• 2 teaspoons unflavored vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet (approximately 15" x 10") with wax paper.

Using broiler method:

• Add one (1) inch of water to a pot that will comfortably fit a broiler-safe dish to melt your chocolate and peanut mixture.
• Bring the pot to a boil. Next, add your chocolate chips and turn the heat down to medium-high heat and occasionally stir as it melts in a broiler-safe bowl until completely melted.
• Fold in 2 cups of peanuts into melted chocolate chips.
• Using a 1-2 inch cookie scoop, scoop out your chocolate/peanut mixture and place it onto wax paper about one inch apart.
• Once all chocolate peanut clusters have been added to the baking sheet sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of clusters. A little goes a long way.
• Place baking sheet in the freezer for 20-30 minutes or until completely set.
• Allow to sit for a few minutes to warm up to room temperature.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• If you don’t have a dish big enough to melt chocolate and fold in peanuts, use two separate bowls. Melt chocolate then pour over peanuts in a mixing bowl until combined. Scoop chocolate and peanuts into clusters onto a baking sheet and follow the same instructions as above. 

 

MICROWAVE METHOD: 

Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until completely melted 15 to 30-second increments, stirring). Once you find your chocolate melting, add vegetable oil to help keep a smooth consistency and avoid chocolate from overheating. 

 

 

 

Keyword candy, chocolate, Dessert