Description
These salted caramel peanut clusters combine rich homemade caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth chocolate for a sweet-and-salty treat that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or indulging.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher sea salt
- 2 1/4 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 2 cups milk-chocolate melting wafers (or dark chocolate, if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly until it turns into a smooth amber liquid.
- Add the butter and stir until fully melted and combined, about 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream, bring to a boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the coarse salt.
- Let the caramel cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for about 1 hour until thickened.
- In a bowl, mix the chilled caramel with roasted peanuts until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to firm.
- Melt the chocolate wafers using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Dip each cluster into melted chocolate, shake off excess, and place back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is set.
Notes
- Ensure the caramel is fully cooled and thick before mixing with peanuts or it won’t hold shape.
- Use dark chocolate for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Store in a cool place or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- You can substitute other nuts like cashews, pecans, or almonds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
