Finally, a Christmas goodie that’s not a cookie! Don’t be
fooled by how incredibly easy this recipe is. I promise you, these peanut
cluster candies are dangerously sneak-able. My aunt made them at Christmas one
year, and everyone demanded they become a yearly tradition. Now get ready for
the easiest recipe yet.
Ingredients
Wax paper
1 large bag (12-oz) of butterscotch chips
Half a bag (6-oz) of chocolate chips (I like the Ghiradeli
milk chocolate chips. It’s a cheap and easy recipe – splurge on the good
stuff.)
12-oz of peanuts (no skins) (Salted, lightly salted,
unsalted – your choice)
Directions
Lay out two long strips of wax paper on the counter.
Stir the butterscotch ships and chocolate chips together in
a glass bowl and microwave for 1½ minutes.
Stir well and put back in the microwave for another 30 to 45
sec. (Times differ due to different microwaves. The main thing is that
all the chips are melted.)
Pour in the peanuts and stir until all peanuts are covered.
Plop small spoonfuls onto wax paper. It will take them a little while to
set.
Recipe yields about 50 peanut cluster candies, but quantity
will vary depending on the size of your “plops.”
Once they’re hardened, store in an air-tight container.
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