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This year for Christmas I wanted to try something a little different from the traditional Chocolate Peanut Clusters recipe. I had butterscotch chips in the pantry and made a last minute change. These easy butterscotch peanut clusters only take 3 ingredients, are naturally gluten free and have a deliciously different taste. But be warned, people looking for traditional peanut clusters, like my son, might ask, “What’s wrong with this chocolate?” Have them take a bite and they’ll be fine with the change! The best part of this easy butterscotch peanut clusters recipe? It takes less than 10 minutes of prep time to make!
Ingredients:
You’ll need:
peanuts (any type works. You can use plain roasted peanuts or get fancier with toffee peanuts, honey roasted, whatever you like)
butterscotch chips
peanut butter
Directions:
Step 1: Melt the butterscotch in chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. If mixture is not melted, return to microwave for another minute. Stir until melted.
Step 2: Stir in peanut butter into melted butterscotch chips until completely mixed.
Step 3: Stir in peanuts.
Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of peanut mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper.
Step 5: Place in freezer for 15 minutes or until hardened.
Easy Butterscotch Peanut Clusters Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanuts (any type works. You can use plain roasted peanuts or get fancier with toffee peanuts, honey roasted, whatever you like)
- 12 ounce package butterscotch chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the butterscotch in chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. If mixture is not melted, return to microwave for another minute. Stir until melted.
- Step 2: Stir in peanut butter into melted butterscotch chips until completely mixed.
- Step 3: Stir in peanuts.
- Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of peanut mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper.
- Step 5: Place in freezer for 15 minutes or until hardened.
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31 Comments
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December 19, 2016 at 2:27 pm
These look so good! I love butterscotch, so I would gobble these up!!!
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December 19, 2016 at 12:16 pm
This is a piece of heaven will satisfied my craving for sweet. Peanut is one of my fav healthy snack this is perfect for me. Bookmarking this post!
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December 19, 2016 at 10:12 am
I’ve not had much butterscotch, but this treat looks yummy. I love that it is so easy to make.
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December 17, 2016 at 10:52 am
Butterscotch and peanut together sounds heavenly!!! I definitely need to try this over the holidays!
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Rosey
December 16, 2016 at 6:29 am
Oh my goodness, that sounds delicious. I love that it is so easy to make!
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December 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm
That sounds wonderful. I would love to try some of this. I love butterscotch and peanuts. They are great here at Christmastime.
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December 15, 2016 at 12:41 pm
These look so easy to make and so delicious. They are ideal for entertaining this holiday season.
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December 15, 2016 at 10:55 am
This sounds like the perfect dessert to make and bring to my Christmas Eve party! I’m definitely going to give it a try.
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December 15, 2016 at 9:15 am
I love these butterscotch peanut clusters and can’t wait to make this recipe. Butterscotch has always been my favorite flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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December 15, 2016 at 8:42 am
These look so yummy and easy to make! Will definitely try this!
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December 15, 2016 at 7:10 am
Sweet treats that have good ingredients!
That is a nice combination. -
Our Family World
December 15, 2016 at 1:44 am
Oh my goodness! This is really fantastic, it looks good and easy to make.
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December 15, 2016 at 12:51 am
These look amazingly delicious! I surely won’t be able to stop eating this!
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December 14, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Oh, my this sounds so sinfully good!
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reesann723
December 14, 2016 at 11:21 pm
Just a few ingredients??? Yes please!
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December 14, 2016 at 10:43 pm
I like how simple these are to make. I think they would make a great last minute gift for a loved one, but I’d have to make a batch to keep for myself too. Nom!
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Bella
December 14, 2016 at 9:37 pm
I am not the best baker so I am all about simple treats, especially when i am the one making them. These look like they would be prefect for my skill set haha.
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December 14, 2016 at 9:20 pm
Butterscotch and peanut butter sounds like an absolutely delicious combo. Bring me some? 🙂
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December 14, 2016 at 4:28 pm
Oh my gosh these sound amazing! I love easy treats this time of year, the weeks are so crazy right before the holiday!
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Catherine Sargent
December 14, 2016 at 3:22 pm
This looks so yummy. I can’t wait to make this recipe. I was trying to figure out what to make with the extra bag of butterscotch chips that I have.
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December 14, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Oh my yum! I love all things peanut butter and peanuts! I have to try this recipe!
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December 14, 2016 at 1:42 pm
Butterscotch is one of my favorites! These look delicious!
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December 14, 2016 at 12:26 pm
I love this! This is a great take on the classic peanut cluster.
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December 14, 2016 at 12:17 pm
Those look amazing! I love the flavor of butterscotch, and the crunch of whole peanuts is always great in any candy.
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December 14, 2016 at 9:29 am
YUM! These look so good! I have to try some of these! I love Butterscotch!
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December 14, 2016 at 9:18 am
I have to take some goodies to our Christmas party at church tonight. I think I just found what I’m taking. It looks so delicious and I think I have all the ingredients on hand. Thanks so much!
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December 14, 2016 at 8:49 am
Can I have some now for breakfast! This looks delicious! I would love to try some, do you deliver!!
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December 14, 2016 at 9:02 am
If they made it to breakfast in my house, I would totally eat them first thing in the morning.
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December 14, 2016 at 8:32 am
The butterscotch would make it even more delightful. My mom makes recipes like this. She uses coconut sometimes in hers. This sounds so delicious.
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December 14, 2016 at 8:29 am
Butterscotch is one of my favorites. I dare say I like it better than chocolate…GASP!
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December 14, 2016 at 8:25 am
Butterscotch clusters are just as delicious as the chocolate ones. I have even added different flavors like peppermint for the holidays.
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