White Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
Deliciously simple White Chocolate Peanut Clusters featuring creamy vanilla almond bark, crunchy salted peanuts, and a drizzle of rich milk chocolate, perfect for a quick no-bake treat or gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting phases)
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounces (2 1/2 cups) vanilla almond bark
- 16 ounces (2 cups) salted, roasted peanuts
Topping
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon solid coconut oil
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the clusters don’t stick and are easy to remove once hardened.
- Melt Vanilla Almond Bark: Place vanilla almond bark in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the bark is completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Peanuts and Bark: Stir the salted, roasted peanuts into the melted vanilla almond bark mixture, ensuring peanuts are evenly coated.
- Form Clusters: Spoonfuls of the peanut and chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to avoid sticking together. Flatten slightly if desired.
- Chill to Harden: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the clusters until they are fully hardened and set, about 20-30 minutes.
- Melt Milk Chocolate Drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips and solid coconut oil together by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Drizzle and Decorate: Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the hardened peanut clusters. Immediately top each with sprinkles if desired.
- Final Chill: Return the clusters to the refrigerator briefly to allow the drizzle to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Vanilla almond bark can be found in baking sections or candy-making aisles of grocery stores.
- If you prefer less sweetness, use unsweetened or lightly salted peanuts.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch for holidays or special occasions.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Please be cautious with microwave heating to avoid burning the chocolate coating.
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