Sugared Peanut Clusters Recipes

THE BEST PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Instant Pot Method: Pour 2 cups of water into the liner of the Instant Pot. Set the Instant Pot to saute HIGH. Place a large glass bowl on top of the Instant Pot to create a double boiler.
• Add both types of chocolate, the peanut butter and shortening to the bowl.
• Stir occasionally until melted. SKIP TO STEP 5.
• Microwave Method: Microwave both types of chocolate, peanut butter and shortening until smooth. Do this by microwaving for 30 second intervals, stirring in-between until smooth.
• Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir the peanuts into the chocolate making sure to coat all peanuts evenly.
• Using spoon or cookie scoop, portion the chocolate peanuts out into small clusters. Place the peanut clusters onto parchment paper to set.
• Allow the peanut clusters to set completely before trying to remove. You can pop them the fridge to speed up this process.

EASY PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips in a 2 quart glass dish for 5-6 minutes on 60% power, or until melted.
• Watch carefully!
• (They don't actually melt, but look very shiny).
• Add peanuts and mix well.
• Drop by tablespoons on waxed paper.
• Cool in refrigerator.
• Store in covered container in refrigerator.
• I have used different chocolate chips other than Toll House, and they do not work well.

SUGARED PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Butter two baking sheets with the 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, coffee, corn syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 234°-240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Add peanuts; stir quickly. , Pour onto prepared baking sheets. Quickly separate into small clumps with two forks. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in top of double boiler. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until melted; add peanuts and stir.
• Drop by teaspoon full on wax paper. Allow to cool.

PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coatings, stirring often until blended. Stir in the peanuts until coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.