Easy Grinch Peanut Clusters Candy Recipe
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These Grinch Peanut Clusters are the perfect salty treat for the most wonderful time of the year. Made in a slow cooker with simple ingredients, they have the perfect combination of chocolate and peanuts with a fun green twist that brings out the holiday spirit.
This is one of my easy Grinch Recipes that you can make for Christmas.
Each bite is filled with creamy chocolate, a bit of saltiness, and a satisfying crunch from lots of peanuts and small marshmallows.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple ingredients like almond bark, white chocolate, and peanuts for a creamy, crunchy texture
- The green food gel gives this delicious treat a festive Grinch-style color that makes holiday parties more fun
- Peanut clusters are great make-ahead dessert that keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature
No complicated steps, just a slow cooker, a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and a few minutes of prep - The combination of silky-smooth chocolate and crunchy peanuts gives the perfect crunch every time
- Homemade candy is a fun gift for friends and family and it is so easy to make.
Ingredients for decadent peanut clusters
- Peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- Almond Bark
- Ghirardelli White Chocolate Wafers
- Green food gel (neon green or bright green)
- Small marshmallows
- Christmas sprinkles for topping
- Red heart sprinkles for topping
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Crock pot or slow cooker
- Lined baking sheet
- Tablespoon scoop
How to make delicious peanut clusters
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Pour peanuts into a medium size crock pot and turn to low heat.
Step 1 – Add in 6 squares of almond bark.
Step 3 – Add the white chocolate melting wafers. Cover crock pot and wait about 30 minutes. Come back and stir well.
Step 4 – Once the chocolate and bark is melted it is time to add a few drops green food gel. Stir well until all the mixture is green. Turn off heat and add marshmallows.
Step 5 – Scoop with a tablespoon scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with sprinkles and one red candy heart sprinkle. Be sure to light press the sprinkles into the tops of the scoops.
Let cool to set and then serve.
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Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Use low heat on your slow cooker so the chocolate doesn’t burn or seize
- Stir the mixture well once the chocolate and almond bark have melted for a smooth, even coating
- Add the green food gel after melting for a bright, uniform color
- Press the christmas sprinkles and red heart on top lightly so they stay in place as the clusters set
- Let the clusters cool fully before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Substitutions and Variations
- Try salted or unsalted peanuts, spanish peanuts, or even pumpkin seeds for different textures
- Mix in candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a touch of contrast with the white chocolate
- Try dark chocolate to make dark chocolate peanut clusters
- Add a bit of chocolate liquor to the mixture for an adult version
FAQs About This Recipe
They stay fresh for up to two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yes, freeze them between layers of parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Candy melts or high-quality white chocolate with a bit of coconut oil will work just as well.
Tree nuts like almonds or cashews make a tasty variation, though the classic ratio of peanuts gives that traditional cluster shape and perfect crunch.
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Grinch Peanut Clusters
Equipment
- slow cooker
- cookie tray
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 24 oz peanuts unsalted; salted peanuts works as well
- 6 squares Almond Bark
- 20 oz Ghirardelli White Chocolate Wafers
- 5 drops green food gel neon green or bright green
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Christmas sprinkles for topping
- Red heart sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Pour peanuts into a medium size crockpot and turn to low heat.
- Add in 6 squares of almond bark. Pour in white chocolate melting wafers. Cover crockpot and wait about 30 minutes. Come back and stir well.
- Once the chocolate and bark is melted it is time to add a few drops green food gel. Stir well until all the mixture is green.
- Turnoff heat and add marshmallows. Scoop with a tablespoon scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with sprinkles and one red candy heart sprinkle. Be sure to light press the sprinkles into the tops of the scoops.
- Let cool to set and then serve! Great Grinch Poop will be so fun at the holidays!
Notes
- Stir the mixture well once the chocolate and almond bark have melted for a smooth, even coating
- Add the green food gel after melting for a bright, uniform color.
- Store candies in an airtight container.
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