Peanut Marshmallow Clusters (Print Version)
Crunchy peanuts and marshmallows coated in melted chocolate for an irresistible sweet and salty treat.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, butterscotch chips (if using), and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth (approximately 1–2 minutes total).
03 - Allow the melted mixture to cool slightly for 2–3 minutes, then fold in the peanuts and marshmallows until evenly coated.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
05 - Let clusters set at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for 30–40 minutes until firm.
06 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once
- They're ridiculously simple but taste like something from a fancy chocolate shop
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- If the mixture seizes (gets grainy), adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil can usually save it
- Hot chocolate will melt the marshmallows into goo, so patience during that cooling step actually matters
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- Room temperature ingredients help the chocolate melt evenly without seizing
- The butterscotch chips aren't strictly necessary, but they add depth you can't quite put your finger on