These Toffee Peanut Clusters are made in the microwave and use only FIVE ingredients! A simple, delicious, easy candy recipe that everyone will enjoy! Great for gifts!
Looking for more treats? Make sure to try my Toffee Recipe, Buttermilk Pecan Pralines, Candied Pecans and Divinity!
Today is the first day of spring break and while we were supposed to be at Disneyland today, we’re at home because of delays to our kitchen remodel. As sad as I am, I’m trying to take advantage of these extra “free” days and getting a jump start on Easter baskets, spring cleaning, and teacher appreciation gift ideas.
I’ve joined forces with some of my favorite creative bloggers to bring you a plethora of fabulous ideas for showering the teachers in your life with appreciation and gifts.
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to make one of my all-time favorite candies – peanut clusters! This recipe is insanely easy and results in the most buttery-chocolate peanut cluster you can imagine.
As you can see, I don’t hold back with regards to the size. My feeling is one big cluster makes me feel less guilty than eating two or three small clusters, but, you can make them as big or small as you like. Don’t leave out the toffee though! The addition of toffee bits takes them over the top!
I use lightly salted roasted peanuts for my clusters. I think all the richness from the chocolate needs a little salt to offset it. Perfection!
They make the perfect gift whether you fill a small canning jar with them or a cellophane bag. Tie with a pretty bow or flower and you’re all set. I love that these clusters provide a punch of protein and a whole lotta chocolate – exactly what every teacher (and mom!) needs at about 2 p.m.
More Candy Favorites
- Christmas Crack
- Churro Toffee
- Martha Washington Candies
- Peppermint Fudge
- Buttermilk Pecan Pralines
- Divinity Candy
- Homemade Gumdrops
- Chocolate Covered Mint Patties
How To Make Toffee Peanut Clusters
Toffee Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil OR shortening
- 2 cups roasted lightly salted peanuts
- 1 cup Heath toffee bits
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and vegetable oil together in a large microwave-safe container. I used a Pyrex glass measuring cup.
- Heat on high for 30 seconds, stir, repeat, until chips are melted and smooth.
- Quickly stir in the peanuts and toffee bits.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment paper. You can make them as large or as small as you like.
- Let set up in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before packing. Store leftovers (ha!) in an airtight container.
Carolsue says
My favorite teacher’s name was Mrs. Stone. I later dated her son!
iamalighthouse says
Yummy! Mine was my mom. 🙂
Jennifer Fox says
Mrs. Loftin my Kindergarten teacher.
Emily Hill says
Hmmm…probably Miss Cloverdale.
LAMusing says
I adored my 1st and 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Clodfelter 🙂
Kelly M. says
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Rice 🙂
Edna says
I just love your recipes, they are so fun and easy. I haven’t tried the Toffee Peanut recipe yet, sounds yummy. Keep those recipes coming!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Edna!
Rebecca Ednie says
I do remember. I had a few and some have slipped my mind but I loved my 2nd grade teacher mrs Coughlin.
Jan R says
Mrs. Monk was my 4th grade teacher. So nice!
Nancy Heab says
Just made these. They taste as wonderful as they look. Thanks for an easy recipe.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic! Thanks so much Nancy!
joan says
Mr. Mooberry
Courtney J says
I loved my Kindergarten and Second grade Teacher (Same teacher). Her name was Mrs. Rowley. She was older but she still had energy and insight. I was shy but she always made sure that I was included. She loved art and shared that love with us.
bethany King says
My favorite childhood teacher was Mrs. Jennings!
Marcy says
My favorite childhood teacher 6th grade Mrs Tate
Bridget Heiple Reich says
My favorite childhood teacher was Mrs. Gilley! 🙂
Edna says
My favorite teacher in grade school was Mrs. Thompson. She was a hard teacher, but, she really taught me to read well. She taught 1st and 2nd grade in the same room.