Salted Peanut Caramel ClustersIngredients Recipe
These Salted Peanut Caramel Clusters are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Caramel-coated peanuts dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt make for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave, Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Caramel Mixture:
- 11 ounces Kraft individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped (311g)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, sliced into pats
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
Chocolate Coating:
- 3 cups milk chocolate candy wafer melts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel Mixture: Line baking sheets with waxed paper. Melt caramels and heavy cream in the microwave, then stir in butter and vanilla. Add peanuts and let cool.
- Form Clusters: Use a cookie scoop to form mounded tablespoons of the caramel and peanuts mixture onto prepared sheets. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate wafers, dip chilled clusters, and place them back on the sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Serve: Let the chocolate set before enjoying the clusters.
Notes
- For best results, use good quality chocolate for dipping.
- Make sure the clusters are well chilled before dipping in chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Salted Peanut Caramel Clusters, Caramel Peanut Clusters, Chocolate Peanut Clusters
