Peanut Marshmallow Chocolate Clusters (Printable)
Crunchy peanuts and pillowy marshmallows in smooth chocolate coating. Quick no-bake sweet and salty treats ready in 20 minutes.
# 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
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes total.
03 - Let the melted chocolate mixture cool for 2–3 minutes to prevent marshmallows from melting when incorporated.
04 - Fold peanuts and mini marshmallows into the cooled chocolate mixture until evenly distributed and fully coated.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 1 inch apart to prevent merging.
06 - Allow clusters to set at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until firm and completely set.
07 - Transfer cooled clusters to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salt-sweet-crunch-chew combo hits every craving at once
- Takes fifteen minutes start to finish but tastes like a fancy confection
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- Hot chocolate will turn marshmallows into goo, so patience during cooling is nonnegotiable
- Room temperature setting gives the best texture, but the fridge is fine when you are rushed
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- Work quickly once you start folding so the chocolate does not start setting before you are done
- A cookie scoop makes uniformly sized clusters that look professionally made