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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Additional Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate peanut cluster, Christmas treat, holiday treat, instant pot, instant pot hack, peanut cluster, peanut cluster recipe
- 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
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 at 50% power, stirring in-between until almost smooth. Stir the remaining chocolate chips until smooth. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir the peanuts into the chocolate making sure to coat all peanuts evenly.
Using a 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 in the fridge to speed up this process.