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Indulgent, salty and sweet, this Chocolate Peanut Clusters recipe is perfect for sharing. You can't beat the classic combo of roasted peanuts paired with melted HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips and HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.

For your next party or gathering, wow your friends and family by arranging these chocolaty bite-sized Chocolate Peanut Clusters on a charcuterie or dessert board. Get creative with a handful of your favorite dried fruits and nuts. Or simply make someone feel special by filling a decorative box or tin with your gorgeous chocolate candy creations.

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Ingredients & Directions

Yields: 24 candies Prep: 25 Min. Total:

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 Tbsp shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
• 1 cup peanuts or raisins unsalted, roasted

READY TO MAKE THIS? You'll Need  Microwave Microwave-Safe Bowl Measuring Cups Rubber Scraper Candy Paper Refrigerator

Directions

1.

Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in peanuts.

Tip

Coconut oil may be used in place of shortening.

2.

Drop by teaspoons into 1-inch diameter candy or petit four papers. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Container 24 servings Serving size 1 cluster (17g) Amount per serving Calories90 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 2.5g 13% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 6g Includes 5g Added Sugar 10% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0 0% Calcium 12mg 0% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 75mg 2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

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