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All Christmas foods I love hold distinct memories, probably because my family has always held so many traditions. Without putting on any fanfare, Mom and Grandma crafted our customs by creating habits every year. I remember each family had a certain food they made. Grandma had her peppernuts, and Mom had her peanut clusters. I’m sure when my sister and I were young, Mom loved how simple and quick peanut clusters were. Also, my dad would always be as excited for peanut clusters as we kids were for presents!.
Mom didn’t need a recipe, but would often simply pour a combination of chocolates together in a double boiler with peanuts. Since there are so few ingredients, it means that each one is super important.
Traditionally, Spanish peanuts are used in candy making. Spanish peanuts have red skins and are smaller than the other varieties. They’re slightly higher in oil content, giving way to a stronger, nuttier flavor.
Peanut clusters can use any variety of chocolate, from milk to dark. Usually, I go towards darker chocolate, but that can easily overpower the peanuts. Instead, a mixture of semisweet and white chocolate lets both the peanuts and the chocolate shine through. Once melted, you don’t notice that the white is in there, but the sweet, lighter flavor is perfect!
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Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 16 oz white chocolate
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 ½ lb roasted and salted Spanish peanuts
Instructions
- Melt chocolates in a heatproof bowl and set over simmering water. Do not let water touch the bottom of the bowl or the chocolate could scorch. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.16 oz white chocolate, 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- Once smooth, remove from heat and add peanuts. Stir until completely coated.1 ½ lb roasted and salted Spanish peanuts
- Using two spoons, drop candy (about 2 tablespoons) on parchment-lined baking sheets. Let cool until the chocolate is set.
- Store in an airtight container up to 1 week or chill and store 3 weeks.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Kaleb,
Love your videos and recipes! Keep them coming. I am going to try the Peanut Clusters this holiday.
Thank you so much!
Sandra
Thank you, You are so inspiring, complicated things are doable. You have another follower. 👏
Peanut clusters are easy to make and so delicious!
I enjoy all your posts, Caleb. Please tell me what brand is your candy thermometer. I have enjoyed all your candy videos. My son and I have enjoyed making caramels just before Christmas.. YUMMER ROO!!!
Simple and delicious!
Just signed up and going to try the chow main candy and the peanut clusters
Enjoy your video
These clusters are so delicious! I have never thought to melt white chocolate with the semi-sweet chocolate but oh my….super good! My recipe calls for butterscotch and semi-sweet and I don’t like it as much.
I made some with raisins, some with the peanuts and then I made some with peanuts and raisins together. I’m looking forward to sharing these with family and friends along with my other baking. Thank you for sharing this idea with us.