Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
For the salty-sweet lovers, this recipe is simple and easy to hand out at family gatherings or with your friends. Try it with dried fruit or pretzels!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
- 1 cup peanuts 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.
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