Description

Delightful and easy-to-make White Chocolate Peanut Clusters combining creamy melted white chocolate with crunchy roasted peanuts, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt or crushed pretzels for that perfect balance of sweet and salty. Perfect as a holiday treat or anytime snack, these clusters set quickly in the fridge and are customizable with festive toppings like caramel drizzle or crushed peppermint.

Ingredients

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Chocolate

2 cups white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate baking bars)

Nuts and Toppings

1 ½ cups roasted unsalted peanuts
½ teaspoon sea salt or ¼ cup crushed pretzels
Holiday sprinkles for topping (caramel drizzle, or crushed peppermint)

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Instructions

Melt the White Chocolate: Using either the double boiler or microwave method, melt the white chocolate chips slowly and carefully. For the double boiler method, place a heatproof bowl over a simmering pot of water without touching the water and stir until smooth. For the microwave method, heat in 15-20 second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted to avoid burning.
Mix in the Peanuts: Once the white chocolate is fully melted and smooth, add the roasted unsalted peanuts. Stir thoroughly to ensure every peanut is evenly coated with the creamy white chocolate.
Form the Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking. Sprinkle with sea salt or crushed pretzels if desired for extra flavor and texture.
Set the Clusters: Refrigerate the baking sheet for about 30 minutes or until the clusters have fully set and hardened.
Serve and Store: Once set, the clusters are ready to enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

Be careful to melt white chocolate slowly to avoid burning or grainy texture.
Use roasted unsalted peanuts for best flavor; salted peanuts may make the clusters too salty.
Add a pinch of sea salt or crushed pretzels for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
Customize with festive toppings such as caramel drizzle or crushed peppermint for a seasonal twist.
Store clusters in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.