Two-Ingredient Small Batch Chocolate Peanut Clusters
These small batch chocolate peanut clusters are ridiculously easy, and all you need is 2 ingredients! You can use any chocolate you like in this recipe. Semi-sweet is my go-to, but milk or dark would also be amazing. Make a batch for midnight snacking, movie nights, or sharing with friends!
Equipment
- Microwave safe bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Cooking thermometer
Ingredients
- 225 gram semi-sweet chocolate bar see Recipe Notes for using chocolate chips (8 ounces)
- 140 grams dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts (1 cup)
- Flaky salt for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, roughly chop 155 grams (5 ½ ounces) of the chocolate. Finely chop the remaining 70 grams (2 ½ ounces) of chocolate into shards.
- Transfer the 5 ½ ounces of roughly chopped chocolate to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the chocolate is completely melted and reaches 115°F (46°C).
- Add half of the finely chopped chocolate (this is called the "seed".) Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula until it's completely melted. Continue adding the remaining seed chocolate, small amounts at a time, making sure it's completely melted before adding more. Stir constantly, until the chocolate is completely smooth and reaches 84°F (29°C). This can take up to 10 minutes, so be patient!
- Add the peanuts to the tempered chocolate and stir well to make sure they're completely coated. Using a Tablespoon, scoop the mixture into 12 mounds on the parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if using.
- Let the candies harden completely at room temperature, about 20-30 minutes. Once they're set, enjoy the chocolates or store them in an airtight container for 1 week.
Notes
Feel free to use milk or dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet!
Tempering the chocolate makes the candies shiny, shelf stable, and 'snappy' like a chocolate shop. You can temper the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler, but make sure you use a thermometer to monitor the temp!
Using chocolate chips: If you want to skip tempering the chocolate, you can also use chocolate chips. Melt 225 grams (8 ounces) of chocolate chips in 30-second increments, until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the peanuts, scoop the mixture into 12 clusters, and place them in the fridge to set. Store the candies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. (They will get soft at room temperature.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1clusterCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2.8mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 10.8gCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg
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