Peanut Marshmallow Chocolate Clusters (Printable Version)
Crispy peanuts meet fluffy marshmallows in rich chocolate coating for the perfect sweet-salty treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 2 cups salted roasted peanuts
02 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips if using, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes total.
03 - Let the melted chocolate mixture cool for 2–3 minutes, then gently fold in peanuts and marshmallows until evenly distributed throughout the coating.
04 - Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 1 inch of space between each cluster.
05 - Allow clusters to set at room temperature for 2 hours, or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until firm and completely set.
06 - Keep finished clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- They come together in twenty minutes flat but taste like something from a fancy chocolate shop
- The salty peanuts cut through all that sweetness in the most perfect way
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- Hot chocolate melts marshmallows instantly so let that chocolate cool before mixing or you will end up with plain peanut clusters
- These stick to parchment paper less than silicone mats so use parchment if you have it
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- Work quickly once you start scooping because the chocolate will start setting up as it cools
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform clusters that look like they came from a shop