Crispy Peanut Clusters are little mounds of sweet, perfection that crunch with every bite.  The glossy chocolate shell melts on your tongue while the crisp rice and roasted peanuts create a satisfying snap.

The airy crisp rice cereal adds a light crackle that keeps these clusters irresistibly crunchy.

Sweet and nutty, they balance rich chocolate with the deep, roasted flavour of peanuts.

This recipe yields 33 delicious mounds but the yield will vary depending on how large you choose to make each cluster to suit your needs.

Each bite is a symphony of textures—smooth, crunchy, and melt-in-your-mouth all at once.

The crisp rice gives them that nostalgic, candy-shop crunch you can’t help but crave.

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To begin making Peanut Clusters I placed chocolate in a large microwaveable measuring cup.  This time I used milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Then I placed the chocolate chips in the microwave.  I melted them on high for 1 minute.

While the chocolate was melting I lined a cookie sheet with wax paper.

After a minute I removed the chocolate from the microwave and gave it a stir.  I then returned it to the microwave for 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval.

I continued with the intervals until the chocolate was smooth.

Then I dumped in some roasted unsalted peanuts.

I also dumped in some gluten free crisp rice cereal.

I stirred until the peanuts and cereal were all coated in the melted chocolate.

Next I used a tablespoon to drop the chocolate mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet.

You might need more than one sheet depending on the size and spacing you use for your clusters.

After all the mixture was used up, I placed the cookie sheets in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the chocolate to set.

Crispy Peanut Clusters are the perfect balance of chewy, crisp, and rich—never too heavy, just right.

The crisp rice cereal keeps them airy and fun, with a playful texture that never softens too soon.

Every bite is a sweet reminder that the simplest treats often bring the biggest smiles.

These Crispy Peanut Clusters are equally at home in a festive gift box or a late-night snack jar.

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make these Peanut Clusters:

• 340g semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 340g milk chocolate chips
• 275g roasted unsalted peanuts
• 1 1/2 cups gluten free crisp rice cereal

How to Make Peanut Clusters:

1. Pour the chocolate for melting into a large microwaveable bowl or measuring cup.
2. Microwave on high power for 1 minute.  Remove and stir.
3. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
4. Return chocolate to microwave for 20 second intervals.  Stir after each interval until chocolate is finally melted and smooth.
5. Pour in the peanuts.
6. Dump in the cereal.
7. Stir until the peanuts and cereal are well coated in chocolate.
8. Drop onto the prepared cookie sheet using a tablespoon.  I was able to make 33 clusters.  Yield will vary depending on the size that suits your needs.
9. Place the cookie sheets in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the chocolate to set.
10. Remove from fridge.
11. Enjoy!

FAQs:

How do I store crispy peanut clusters?

You’ll want to keep those crispy peanut clusters nice and crunchy, so storage is all about protecting them from heat and humidity:

• Room temperature: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Line the container with parchment or wax paper and layer the clusters with more paper between to prevent sticking.

• Cool, dry spot: Keep them away from sunlight, the stove, or anywhere warm—heat can cause the chocolate to soften and the cereal to lose its crunch.

• Refrigerator: If your kitchen is warm, you can refrigerate them. Just make sure they’re in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture from softening the cereal. For best texture, let them sit at room temp for a few minutes before eating.

• Freezer: They freeze well! Place clusters on a baking sheet to firm up, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment between layers. They’ll keep for about 2 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.

What substitutions can I make in crispy peanut clusters?

You’ve got lots of fun options for swapping things in crispy peanut clusters while still keeping that great crunch! Here are some substitution ideas:

Nut & Seed Swaps

• Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts instead of peanuts.

• Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or hemp seeds for a nut-free version.

Crispy Base Swaps

• Gluten free cornflakes for a slightly different crunch.

• Crushed gluten free pretzels for a salty-sweet combo.

• Chopped toasted coconut flakes for a lighter crisp.

• Puffed quinoa, puffed millet, or puffed rice as an alternative to crisp rice cereal.

Chocolate & Coating Swaps

• Dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your taste.

• Butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or caramel chips for a twist.

• A drizzle of melted white chocolate over dark chocolate clusters for contrast.

Flavor Boosts

• A pinch of sea salt on top for extra pop.

• Cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or chai spice mixed in with the chocolate.

• A little espresso powder blended into the chocolate for a mocha note.

Mix-In Swaps

• Dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, raisins, chopped apricots) for chewy contrast.

• Mini marshmallows for a rocky-road style cluster.

• Shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.

Here are some fun flavor combo ideas you can try with your crispy peanut clusters:

Rocky Road Crunch

• Peanuts + gluten free crisp rice cereal

• Mini marshmallows mixed in

• Dark chocolate base

Tropical Bliss

• Cashews + coconut flakes

• Gluten free crisp rice cereal or puffed quinoa

• White chocolate coating + sprinkle of dried pineapple bits

Black Forest Crunch

• Almonds + dried cherries

• Crisp rice cereal

• Semi-sweet chocolate base + drizzle of white chocolate

☕ Mocha Crunch

• Peanuts or hazelnuts

• Crisp rice cereal

• Dark chocolate with a touch of espresso powder

Sweet & Salty Pretzel Crunch

• Peanuts + crushed gluten free pretzels

• Milk chocolate coating

• Sea salt sprinkled on top

Harvest Crunch

• Walnuts + dried cranberries or apples

• Crisp rice cereal

• White chocolate base with a dash of cinnamon