If you’re a fan of salty-sweet, these Milk Chocolate Roasted Peanut Clusters are for you!
You never know where your next great idea will come from.
Case in point – Dom and I were sitting at the kitchen table after dinner the other night, enjoying a glass of my new favorite wine (Nero d’Avola), when Dom got up and walked to the pantry.
He reached inside and asked if I had tried them yet.
“Tried what?”
“Milk chocolate chips. Not baked in a cookie, just a scoop from the bag for a sweet snack.”
I had not.
So he poured a little on a napkin and brought them to the table. And honestly, they were a perfect complement to my glass of wine.
Here’s where the story gets good. 😉
We agreed that milk chocolate combined with hearty roasted Virginia peanuts (his favorite), would make quite the snack! And then the flood gates opened….
What else could we add to melty milk chocolate?
- pretzels
- marshmallows
- popcorn
- dried fruit
- caramel corn
The options are endless!
But – at the end of the day – we went with the classic. I added a sprinkle of sea salt to the top, but feel free to add whatever type of nut (I recommend roasted) or additional mix-ins that appeal to you.
Quick, easy and perfect for so many occasions, Milk Chocolate Roasted Peanut Clusters are the perfect homemade confection for when you want your sweet made your way!
Buon Appetito!
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Milk Chocolate Roasted Peanut Clusters
- Category: Dessert
Description
If you’re a fan of salty-sweet, these Milk Chocolate Roasted Peanut Clusters are for you!
Ingredients
- 12 oz. good milk chocolate for melting
- 1 – 2 cups roasted Virginia peanuts
- sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and set in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Do not go beyond 1 minute 30 seconds. The heat of the bowl will continue to melt the chocolate as you stir.
- Once the melted chocolate is completely smooth, add the peanuts and give it a good stir until all the nuts are coated.
- With a tablespoon, scoop mixture and place on the lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle sea salt on the tops of each cluster.
- Allow to set on the counter or refrigerator.
- Store in an airtight container.
CIAO!
Now this is MY kind of snack! Simple and delicious!!
Oh yeahhhhhh! 🙂
Simple and delicious! Love it. Makes me think of my chocolate almond clusters – always the perfect treat!!
They never disappoint! 😉 Thanks, Katherine!
Peanut chocolate perfection Annie! Some of my favourite ingredients in a dessert. Love that this is simple, but is such a lovely treat for after supper, with a cup of tea or a glass of wine! Cheers!
Simple and delicious! Thanks, Leanne!
Chocolate and peanuts have to be the best combination on this earth. I won’t be able to stop eating these!
They don’t hang around long, that’s for sure! 🙂
Have made these! They are addicting. Don’t make them unless I am going someplace to dro them off. Th first batch I made I think I ate most of it. Bad Girt!
Oh yes – we can’t be too careful with clusters! 😉 They do make for a nice hostess gift! 🙂 Thanks, Barbara!
What a great idea, Annie! Such a decadent and good looking snack. I can think of a few craft brews that will be perfect to enjoy with these clusters:)
Yaaas! Love it! What are they? 🙂
Yum – I love this – give me anything with peanuts and I’m happy but top it with chocolate and you’ve made my day. Can’t wait to try these, Annie!
These definitely have the power to make a day! Thank you, friend!
Such a great idea and so simple! I love it when that happens… and so sweet of Dom to help in the blog idea department. OMGeee chocolate and wine? A winning combination! xo
Chocolate and wine. Done! Thank you, friend! xo
Ohmygoodness. You’re speaking to my heart with these! I LOVE all things salty sweet and all things chocolate and peanuts. Just give me a batch of these and I’ll be very, very happy :). Have a great weekend, Annie!
Is there anything better than speaking to one’s heart? I think not! 🙂 Thanks, dear!
That Dom is a smart guy! My son Casey loves chocolate chips right out of the bag too! That’s why I’m always out when I go to make cookies! These yummy clusters are the perfect little sweet treat Annie!
He sure is! 😉 Hahahah! I can see this becoming a problem! Thanks, friend! Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
I’m afraid I’ve discovered the delicious taste of chocolate chips right out of the bag a while ago! Now I’ve passed that on to my kids too! I love chocolate and I love it with a touch of salt and it’s even better with a bit of crunch! You’ve made a perfect little snack here!
It’s a dangerous thing! 😉 Nothing like a good nut cluster! Thank you, friend!
Simply lovely and delicious! Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the most delicious bites 🙂
Isn’t that so true!! These definitely fall in that category! Thanks, friend!
Chocolate + wine….couldn’t it get any better? Nope. Especially, when paired with peanuts and that touch of salt! Right up my alley! And just in time for the weekend 😉 Have a good one, my friend! XOXO
It’s so simple and soooo good! Thanks, dear! XOXO