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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
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate peanut cluster, Christmas treat, holiday treat, instant pot, instant pot hack, peanut cluster, peanut cluster recipe
Author: Karli Bitner

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

Instructions

  • 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.