Description
Experience the blissful fusion of rich dark chocolate and crunchy peanuts with these delightful Crunchy Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters. This quick and easy recipe requires just a handful of ingredients, making it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while offering a guilt-free treat. Ideal for sharing at parties or gifting during holidays, these clusters promise to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa or higher): 8 oz (227g)
- Roasted Unsalted Peanuts: 1 cup (140g)
- Sea Salt: ¼ tsp (optional, for garnish)
- Parchment Paper: as needed (for lining baking sheet)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the roasted unsalted peanuts until they are fully coated in chocolate.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each cluster before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the chocolate is fully firm.
- Once set, carefully peel off each cluster from parchment paper and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 clusters (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg