Another super easy edible gift to give for the holidays is Chocolate Covered Peanuts. It’s perfect for last minute gifting, they only take a couple minutes!
If you need to add a couple more edibles to use in your gift baskets, these chocolate covered peanuts are perfect!
What kind of chocolate is best for chocolate peanut clusters?
Use your favorite chocolate to make these nut clusters
- Milk Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- White Chocolate
- Dyed White Chocolate, for a festive touch!
Where to buy the chocolate wafers for peanut candies
Most good quality grocers carry chocolate discs in the bulk section. You can also pick them up at cooking supply specialty stores. If you cannot find any locally, where you live, I will leave some links below for online sources.
What nuts to use for these candies?
You can really use any nuts you have available. Or, just pick your favorite nut variety!
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Hazelnuts
- Brazil Nuts
- Pecans
Can you use other items besides nuts?
Yes. Other popular chocolate gifts are made with coconut, dried fruits or raisins. You can also make a filled chocolate by adding a spoonful of caramel in the center. You can also top each candy with sea salt or kosher salt for a salted chocolate flavor.
What you need
- chocolate wafers – flat round discs use for candies and baking. They can contain a variety of ingredients, depending on which type and brand you choose. Including; cacao beans, cane syrup, soy lecithin, milk products, cocoa butter and others)
- peanuts (or nuts of your choice)
How to make chocolate covered peanuts
- Place chocolate wafers in double boiler on your stove top over very low heat. Do not let water in bottom pot touch the top pot.
- Once the chocolate starts to melt, stir. Stir often, until melted.
- Continue to melt, until thoroughly melted. (You can also melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 second bursts. Stir in between sessions.)
- Immediately remove from heat. Add nuts. Stir.
Chocolate covered peanuts can be placed in decorative mini cupcake or candy papers, for gift giving. You can also drop teaspoons full on to parchment paper or wax paper to make peanut clusters. Allow to cool.
If you are using almonds, make almond bark by placing it in an large baking sheet lined with parchment, waxed paper or plastic wrap.
How to store chocolate covered nuts
Homemade chocolates are best stored at room temperature, in an airtight container 65-68°F. Never keep your chocolates in the refrigerator the fridge will cause “chocolate bloom”. This is the discoloration of the chocolate. It forms a swirling whitish cast. They are still safe to eat but this does affect the appearance, flavor and texture.
They are also best when they are eaten within 7-10 days, so they are perfect for last minute gifting. The chocolate will have tendency to get a white cast to the outside, after 7 days. They are still, technically safe to eat, just not as pretty.
Other delicious edible gifts
- Chocolate Bourbon Fudge
- Spicy nuts
- Ambrosia Macaroons
- Raspberry Jam
- Chestnut Chocolate Truffles
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- The Ultimate List of Edible Gifts
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That’s how easy it is to make Chocolate Covered Peanuts. Place them in a pretty box, or just decorate them with pretty ribbons or paper and you have an easy, last minute gift! Thanks for stopping by today!
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Ingredients
- .5 lbs chocolate discs milk, dark, white, or dyed white (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts salted, or roasted
Instructions
- Place chocolate discs in top of double boiler. Do not let water in bottom pot touch upper pot.
- Heat water over very low heat.
- Stir when chocolate starts to melt. Stir often until totally melted.
- Remove from heat. Add nuts.
- Fill mini cupcake tin liners or candy liners, inserted into mini cupcake tins with chocolate mixture. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes, until hard.
- Chocolate can be dropped with tablespoon onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Allow to cool.
- Store in air tight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
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- Milk Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- White Chocolate
- Dyed White Chocolate, for a festive touch!
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Hazelnuts
- Brazil Nuts
Nutrition
Originally published
Saif
This cupcake looks delicious, and it is simple to make. This coming March will be having a fiesta in our town here in the Philippines, and I am considering to use this recipe for the kids. Thank you
Beth Neels
Thank you Saif! I hope the kids enjoy them! I’m sure they will! Have a fun party!
Alison
I was just wondering what I was going to do for my hubby for Valentine’s Day, and now I know! He’s going to love this chocolate covered peanuts! Two of his favorite things rolled into one!
Beth Neels
He’ll love them and you can pretend you slaved over them! 😂
Kate
What a lovely recipe. Chocolate with dry roasted peanuts is a dream.
Beth Neels
Thank you Kate! Glad you liked them!
Erika
These look so good! Perfect for Valentine’s!
Beth Neels
Thanks Erika! Yes, they are the perfect gift any time of the year!
Dannii
These would make a great gift, and so easy to make too.
Beth Neels
Yes, they’re super easy! Thanks so much Dannii! Have a great weekend!
Jessica
I love that this recipe is super easy! I am making these peanuts for Valentine’s Day tonight 🙂 Can’t wait to try them!
Beth Neels
They’re perfect for a last minute gift! Thanks Jessica! Enjoy!