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Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe

This salty-sweet recipe is perfect for handing out to family and friends, or if you're hosting a crowd. Melt HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips into the smooth coating that holds these peanut clusters together. Add dried fruit or pretzels for something extra.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
PREP
8 min
BAKE
0 min

Ingredients

  Amount Per Serving % DV *
Calories90
Calories from Fat60
Total Fat7 g11% DV
Saturated Fat2 g13% DV
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0% DV
Sodium5 mg0% DV
Total Carbohydrates7 g2% DV
Dietary Fiber1 g4% DV
Sugars6 g
Protein2 g
Vitamin A0% DV
Vitamin C0% DV
Calcium0 mg0% DV
Iron2% DV
  Amount Per Serving % DV *
Calories90
Calories from Fat60
Total Fat7 g11% DV
Saturated Fat2 g13% DV
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg0% DV
Sodium5 mg0% DV
Total Carbohydrates7 g2% DV
Dietary Fiber1 g4% DV
Sugars6 g
Protein2 g
Vitamin A0% DV
Vitamin C0% DV
Calcium0 mg0% DV
Iron2% DV
1/2 cupHERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 cupHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 tablespoonshortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
1 cuppeanuts OR raisins unsalted, roasted

Directions

  • 1. Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in peanuts.
  • 2. Drop by teaspoons into 1-inch diameter candy or petit four papers. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator. About 2 dozen candies.
Ingredients sitting on a table

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