Chocolate Peanut Clusters
The Best Peanut Clusters are a fast, easy classic Holiday Treat! The combination of semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate and peanut butter makes these Peanut Clusters the Best Ever!
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz (300g) bag white chocolate chips (I use Guittard)
- 1 12 oz (300g) bag extra semisweet chocolate chips (I use Guittard)
- 1/4 cup (61g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp shortening
- 4 cups (500g) lightly salted peanuts
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
Add both types of chocolate, the peanut butter and shortening to the bowl.
- 3
Stir occasionally until melted. SKIP TO STEP 5.
- 4
Microwave Method: Microwave both types of chocolate, peanut butter and shortening until smooth. Do this by microwaving for 30 second intervals at 50% power, stirring in-between until almost smooth. Stir the remaining chocolate chips until smooth.
- 5
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir the peanuts into the chocolate making sure to coat all peanuts evenly.
- 6
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the chocolate peanuts out into small clusters. Place the peanut clusters onto parchment paper to set.
- 7
Allow the peanut clusters to set completely before trying to remove. You can pop them in the fridge to speed up this process.