Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate as follows: (see “Other Ways to Melt Chocolate” above for other methods).

Step 3

Put chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into a rounded glass bowl (for easier stirring) and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir vigorously.

Step 4

Heat again for 30 seconds and stir vigorously again. After this, heat in 10 second intervals followed by stirring until melted.

Step 5

Stir peanuts into the chocolate.

Step 6

Drop by spoonfuls onto the parchment. If desired, sprinkle with flakey sea salt, flaked coconut or other toppings.

Step 7

Let cool at room temperature or move to the refrigerator for faster cooling.

Step 8

In a cool house, can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise store in the refrigerator.