White chocolate peanut clusters are the perfect mix of creamy sweetness and crunchy nuts, making them a treat you can’t resist. They’re super easy to whip up with just a few ingredients and come together fast, making them great for last-minute desserts or holiday gifting.
Candy stores might have perfected their clusters, but making them at home is way easier than you’d think—and super satisfying, too. They’re great for holiday get-togethers, potlucks, or a sweet treat.
These white chocolate peanut clusters are so tasty and make a fabulous homemade gift. Just pack them up in cute jars or bags, add a ribbon, and you’ve got the perfect present for the holidays, birthdays, or even baby showers. Anyone who loves a sweet and salty combo is going to love these!
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Ingredients
Just 3-simple ingredients are all it takes to recreate this nostalgic candy store favorite right in your kitchen. Here’s everything you need to whip up this sweet treat:
- Roasted and salted Spanish peanuts – you could also use regular roasted and salted peanuts; I prefer Spanish peanuts.
- White chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Shortening
- Fine or coarse sea salt, optional
- Holiday sprinkles or coarse sea salt, optional as a topper
Recipe Tips
Recipe Variations
You can swap in any roasted nuts you like—cashews, almonds, pecans, or a mix of whatever you have. Feel free to get creative with different types of chocolate or extra ingredients to match your tastes. We also love trying these clusters with chocolate for a more decadent vibe or white chocolate if you’re in the mood for something sweeter.
Want to make your white chocolate peanut clusters even better? Throw in some fun toppings or mix-ins! Crushed pretzels, dried fruit, mini marshmallows, or sprinkles add extra flavor and texture. You can even drizzle some melted dark or milk chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
The combination of sweet and salty is a crowd-pleaser, making them hard to resist.
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White Chocolate Peanut Clusters
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Ingredients
- 4 cups roasted and salted peanuts
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt optional
- holiday sprinkles or coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Add a few inches of water to the pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Heat the water over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, pop your bowl with chocolate and shortening on top.
- Melt the white chocolate and shortening by stirring continuously until it's smooth. Once the chocolate has melted, take the bowl off the heat.
- Fold the roasted peanuts into the melted chocolate, making sure they're fully coated. Mix it up!
- Just drop a spoonful of the mixture onto the lined sheet. You can also use a large cookie dough scooper, my favorite method and less messy.
- Top with holiday sprinklers or coarse sea salt if you wish.
- Let the Chocolate Covered Peanuts sit at room temperature until they're set. If you're in a hurry, pop them in the fridge for 20-25 minutes. Keep the chocolate peanut clusters in an airtight container in the fridge and they'll stay good for up to 1 month.
