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03/08/2011 National Peanut Cluster Day Marbled Peanut Clusters

Source of Recipe

Better Homes and Gardens


Recipe Introduction

For those unfamiliar with this salty-sweet treat, it's a crunchy bundle binding handfuls of nuts with chocolate and more. Popularized as early as 1912 by the Goo Goo brand, which uses caramel and marshmallows, peanut clusters are easy snacks that can be made in a matter of minutes. As e-how.com explains -- with a recipe including butterscotch chips -- you simply melt the chips in a double boiler, drop the nuts in, then plop tablespoonfuls of the concoction on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet, cooling until hardened. Try this classic treat yourself today!

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 03/08/2011 National Peanut Cluster Day Marbled Peanut Clusters


Marbled Peanut Clusters


1 12-ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces
1-1/2 cups peanuts
1-ounce vanilla-flavor candy coating
1-ounce green candy coating (optional)



Recipe


Heat semisweet chocolate pieces in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly just until melted. Stir in peanuts. Spoon by rounded teaspoons onto a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet.

Heat vanilla-flavor candy coating in a heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly just until melted. If using, heat green candy coating in a similar manner. Drizzle a small amount of each candy coating atop each cluster, swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.

Chill candy about 30 minutes or until firm. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.


Makes about 24 pieces.