Three-Ingredient Peanut Clusters
Three-Ingredient Peanut Clusters are a delightful combination of crunchy peanuts and smooth chocolate, making them an irresistible sweet treat. Perfect for any occasion, these clusters are quick to prepare and sure to impress friends and family. With just three simple ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing snack that evokes warm memories of gatherings and celebrations. Enjoy them as an easy dessert or share them at your next party!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by cleaning the countertop and gathering all ingredients.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
- Fold the unsalted peanuts into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Lightly sprinkle sea salt over each cluster before the chocolate sets.
- Let clusters cool at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until hardened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in a dash of vanilla extract or cinnamon with the peanuts. You can substitute other nuts like almonds or cashews for different textures and tastes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.