Peanut Clusters (Crockpot or Microwave)

These chocolate and peanut candies are so easy to make in the crockpot or microwave and are perfect for gift giving so whip up a batch today.

Course candy

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot chocolate peanut clusters, how to make peanut clusters, microwave peanut clusters, peanut clusters recipe

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Place chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and coconut oil in a covered crockpot on low. Layer paper towels right under the lid. Stir every 20 minutes until melted.
Once melted stir in peanuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls on wax paper-covered baking sheets. If desired sprinkle with sea salt. Allow them to set.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and coconut oil to microwavable bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1 1/2 minutes. Remove the bowl and stir until the bowl no longer feels warm. Continue heating at 15-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Stir in peanuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls on wax paper covered cookie sheets. If desired sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to set.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

For optimal taste use good quality chocolate like Ghirardelli or Guittard. However, if making white chocolate peanut clusters stick with Guittard. Ghiradelli White Chocolate does not melt as well.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and ease.
Substitute almonds, pistachios, pecans, walnuts, or macadamia nuts.