The ultimate holiday candy—crunchy roasted peanuts enveloped in creamy milk chocolate, dressed with festive sprinkles for a sweet-and-salty treat that’s almost too pretty to eat! Perfect for gifting or party platters.
Why You’ll Love These
✅ 3 ingredients + 15 minutes – Easier than holiday cookies!
🎁 Gift-worthy – Package in cute boxes or mason jars.
⚡ Crowd-pleaser – Kids and adults go crazy for them.
✨ Customizable – Use dark, white, or flavored chocolate.
Ingredients
*(Makes 30-36 clusters)*
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2 lbs (900g) milk chocolate (chips or chopped bar)
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3 cups (450g) roasted salted peanuts
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Festive sprinkles (red/green jimmies, nonpareils, or crushed candy canes)
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Optional:
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Sea salt flakes (gourmet touch)
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Mini chocolate chips (extra crunch)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Melt the Chocolate
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Use a double boiler or microwave (30-second bursts, stirring between) until smooth.
2. Mix in Peanuts
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Stir peanuts into chocolate until fully coated.
3. Form Clusters
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Drop heaping tbsp-sized mounds onto parchment-lined trays.
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Immediately decorate with sprinkles/candy canes (act fast—chocolate sets quickly!).
4. Set & Store
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Let harden at room temp (~20 mins) or chill for 15 mins.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Pro Tips
🔸 Quality matters – Use real chocolate (not candy melts) for best texture.
🔸 Double boiler hack – Place a heatproof bowl over simmering water (don’t let it touch!).
🔸 For gifts – Layer clusters in cellophane bags with ribbon.
Variations
🍫 Dark Chocolate Lovers – Swap milk chocolate for 70% cacao.
❄️ Peppermint Magic – Use crushed candy canes + white chocolate.
🌰 Nut Mix – Add cashews or almonds for variety.
Serving Ideas
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Holiday charcuterie boards – Pair with cheeses and fruits.
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Hot cocoa bar – Serve as a sweet garnish.
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Teacher/neighbor gifts – Tie with a handwritten tag.
Final Thought
These clusters are holiday happiness in every bite—simple, stunning, and seriously addictive.
More Easy Candy Recipes:
🍬 Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups
🎀 White Chocolate Cranberry Bark
🔥 Spicy Chocolate Pecan Clusters