If there was ever a last-minute crowd-pleasing dessert you could whip up quickly, it’s the two-ingredient peanut clusters easy recipe. You don’t have to turn on the oven and bake. Keep these simple ingredients in your pantry because they are the first to go whenever I make them. Every. Single. Time.
Prepare your recipe card for sharing because everyone will ask for this easy treat. When it comes to homemade candy, these homemade peanut clusters are as simple as they come. No double boiler or candy thermometer is required.
Plus, peanuts and chocolate, well, it’s a match made in heaven. These make perfect gifts for the holiday season and an excellent sweet treat addition to your cookie plate. Let’s get cooking, shall we?
Simple 2 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
I didn’t make them for years because I figured something that delicious had to be hard to make, but when a friend brought them to a cookie exchange, I asked for the simple recipe, and I am so glad I did. If you do one thing this Christmas, make some easy chocolate peanut clusters. No need to thank me ;)!
Peanut Clusters Ingredients
Chocolate Almond Bark (16 oz or 2/3 bar)
Salted co*cktail Peanuts or Spanish Peanuts (16 oz jar)
Peanut Clusters Directions
The trickiest part of the recipe is melting the chocolate. Take it from me: slow and steady wins the race. If the pan gets too hot, you will burn the chocolate.
Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a saucepan. Turn the stove burner on low heat and stir consistently as the chocolate melts. Make sure you scrape the sides and the bottom of the pan regularly.
If you want to skip the stovetop all together, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave. Place almond bark chunks in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between them until they have a smooth, melted texture.
Instead of the traditional chocolate almond bark, you can use 16 oz or 2 cups of white almond bark, milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or semisweet chocolate chips. Cook the same way, slow and steady, stirring consistently so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
Turn off the heat once the chocolate is completely melted (like in the picture above). Go ahead and add the peanuts to the melted chocolate. Give them a good stir, so they are fully covered in chocolate.
Turn off the heat once the chocolate is completely melted (like in the picture above). Go ahead and add the peanuts to the melted chocolate. Give them a good stir, so they are fully covered in chocolate.
Line your counter with waxed paper. Then, using a soup spoon or a small cookie scoop, scoop up some chocolate-covered peanuts and make a small pile on the wax paper. It’s up to you how big you want your clusters to be.
Continue scooping and creating clusters on the wax paper. Allow the peanut clusters to cool and harden before storing away.
This recipe usually makes 48 peanut clusters, depending on the size you make them.
Allow them to cool to room temperature. The chocolate will harden. Once they have cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or freezer bag in a cool place until you are ready to serve them. This is a perfect, delicious treat for someone with a sweet tooth. Take it with you as a hostess gift. They are the easiest treat to make for last-minute gifts anyone would love. I like putting them in a zippered bag, tying them up with a pretty ribbon, and then cutting off the zippered part.
The crunchy peanuts and the decadent chocolate are going to be a Christmas staple going forward at your house. Enjoy these homemade chocolate peanut clusters. It’s a great recipe to invite your kids into the kitchen and help you make!
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of peanuts should you use in peanut clusters?
My family prefers the taste of co*cktail peanuts, but you can also use dry-roasted, salted peanuts. Salted peanuts taste best. I would not recommend unsalted peanuts for this recipe.
Can you freeze peanut clusters?
Yes, you can! Allow the peanut clusters to cool and harden before placing them in a freezer-safe bag and storing them.
Can you melt almond bark in the microwave?
Yes! Place almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between, until it’s a smooth melted texture.
What is almond bark?
It’s a confection chocolate for baking and coating things like pretzels, nuts, and fruits. It melts quickly and, when cooled, creates a smooth finish.
Does almond bark contain almonds?
No. Double-check your package, but it got named almond bark because its original purpose was making almond bark.
Yield: 48 clusters
2 Ingredient Peanut Clusters
Simple 2 ingredient chocolate peanut clusters made with almond bark and co*cktail peanuts. A simple candy all will enjoy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 24 oz Almond Bark
- 16 oz co*cktail Peanuts
Instructions
- Break apart almond bark and slowly melt in a sauce pan on low heat.
- Continue to stir regularly until the chocolate is smooth and melted through. Be careful to not let the pan to get too hot and burn the almond bark.
- When the chocolate has melted and is smooth, add the co*cktail peanuts and stir to coat.
- Use a spoon to scoop chocolate-covered peanuts on to wax paper to cool and harden.
- Allow the peanut clusters to cool for an hour before storing in an air-tight container.
Notes
In lieu of co*cktail peanuts, dry-roasted salted peanuts can be used.
Peanut clusters can be frozen. Allow to cool and harden before placing in a freezer safe bag and storing.
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