Description
These Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters are a delightful no-bake treat combining the perfect balance of salty roasted peanuts and rich melted chocolates. Made easily in a slow cooker, these clusters are simple to prepare and perfect for sharing or gifting, with a delicious blend of semisweet chocolate, peanut butter chips, and white chocolate chips creating layers of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanuts
- 16 ounces (454g) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 16 ounces (454g) salted cocktail peanuts
Chocolates
- 24 ounces (680g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 20 ounces (567g) peanut butter chips
- 12 ounces (340g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Layer all of the peanuts and chocolate chips in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, then stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Cover the slow cooker, set it to low heat, and cook for about 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes. Continue until all chocolate chips have completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: While the mixture is melting, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking once the clusters are formed.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon or a #50 cookie scoop, scoop out mounds of the melted mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately.
- Set and Harden: Allow the clusters to set up at room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours until completely hardened and firm to the touch.
- Store: Store leftover clusters in an airtight container for up to 1 month or freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen clusters at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Peanuts: The combination of unsalted dry roasted and salted cocktail peanuts offers a balanced saltiness without overpowering the sweetness. Feel free to adjust peanut types as desired but avoid honey roasted peanuts to prevent the clusters from becoming overly sweet.
- Chocolate: While chocolate chips are convenient and melt well in the slow cooker, chopped bar chocolate can also be used if preferred.
- Melting Alternatives: If you prefer, the melting process can be done on the stovetop, microwave, or double boiler, especially for halving the recipe. However, melting this quantity of chocolate will take significantly longer and requires a very large pot to accommodate all ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
