Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters
Salty-sweet peanut clusters with a glossy chocolate–butterscotch shell, finished with a hint of vanilla and flaky sea salt. They mix up fast and set quickly for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Ingredients
Clusters
- 3 3/4 cups roasted peanuts, lightly salted
- 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 ounces butterscotch chips
- 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Spread the peanuts on one sheet and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes to take off the chill—this helps the coating cling.
- Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with 1 inch of barely simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water). Add the chocolate and butterscotch chips and stir gently until about 75% melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and continue stirring until smooth. Tip: Wipe the bottom of the bowl so no water drips into the chocolate.
- Off the heat, stir in the crunchy peanut butter and vanilla until the mixture is glossy and fully combined, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Fold the warmed peanuts into the chocolate mixture until every peanut is well coated.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or two small spoons, portion mounds onto the clean lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Lightly tap the pan on the counter to settle the clusters, then sprinkle with a few flakes of sea salt.
- Refrigerate the tray for 10 to 12 minutes to set, then bring the clusters back to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving for the best snap and flavor.
Notes
For neater edges and uniform size, use a small cookie scoop and wipe it clean if the mixture starts to firm. Store clusters in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 4 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks; separate layers with parchment.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.