Here's a candy recipe we make for the holidays. With only three ingredients, it's very easy to make and tasty too! Plus, it can be adapted to make Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Candies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Food Gifts, DIY, Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Holiday Entertaining, Make Your Own, Roasted Macadmia Nuts, Roasted Spanish Peanuts
Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Lay out a sheet of waxed paper on the table.
To Make Chocolate Peanut Clusters
In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl add 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 8 oz almond bark that has been broken into chunks.
Cook in microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds until melted.
Set bowl of chocolate on table or workspace. Add in 12 oz roasted Spanish peanuts and mix until coated.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared waxed paper. Allow to cool until set and hardened. Place candies in a candy jar or store in air-tight container. Makes 30-36 chocolates.
To Make Chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters
Line mini muffin pan with mini baking cup liners. Using a nut chopper, chop 6 oz roasted Macadamia Nuts. Set aside until ready to use.
In a medium glass bowl, melt 11 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips in microwave in 90 second increments, stirring until silky smooth.
Stir in chopped macadamia nuts until combined.
Spoon into baking liners and allow to dry until chocolate has set. Makes 24 cups.