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.
Debbie G says
These look so yummy.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Debbie!
Auntiepatch says
Mrs. Marston was my 4th grade teacher. She was my favorite even though she failed me in reading. It was 1957 and I read more books than the rest of the class combined. She called my mom in for a parent/teacher meeting and told my mom that I was failing reading because I wasn’t turning in book reports. When mom got home from the meeting, she told me that I needed to make book reports. When I asked why I had to do the book reports, she said Mrs. Marston needed a report when I finished a book to know what the book was about. I told mom that if Mrs. Marston wanted to know what the books I was reading were about, she should read them herself. I wasn’t being “cheeky”, I just didn’t want to take the time to write a report when I could move on to the next book. So, I spent one weekend writing 25 book reports to make my favorite teacher happy. It changed my “F” into an “A”.
Many years later, I was called into my son’s 4th grade teacher’s class for a parent/teacher meeting. You guessed it: my son was failing reading because he wasn’t writing book reports. I laughed and told his teacher my story of failure in the 4th grade for the very same reason. When I got home, and told my son that he needed to write book reports or he would fail reading, he looked up from his book and said, “I don’t have time to do book reports.” Then he went back to his book. He was tested at college level reading in the second grade, and I really felt for him, but I made him fill out 15 book reports to give to his teacher. I told him my story and we both laughed about it. I can’t wait to see if my grandchildren will be lax with their book reports!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
What a great story! And a great memory – I love it!
MaryB says
My favorite childhood teacher was Mrs. Esseltyn.
Thomas Murphy says
My favorite teacher was Mr. Mallet.
Eden says
It took me a minute to remember, but that’s only because my memory is terrible. Her name was Ms. Oshana. She made me look forward to school each day.
heather says
My favorite childhood teacher was Mr. Hartwell he was so wonderful.
Margaret Knight says
My favorite teacher was Mrs.Williams who taught home ec.
Bobbi says
Mr Bork, my fifth grade teacher, I had such a crush on him.
Joan says
My second-grade teacher Ms. Isenberg.
Grace Pulley says
My 10/11th grade English teacher Mr. Johnson was by far my favorite teacher. I had him for debate and I have never forgotten his lesson in how to make an argument for your beliefs without being offensive or demeaning.
Elena says
I had a few favorite teachers
Tina Lux says
love this may make as mom day presents with my students.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s a great idea!
MARTHAIA says
My favorite teacher was Mrs…Page…my 4th grade teacher ,,,bless her heart she was one of a kind…
Dawn Schmidt says
My favorite was definitely Mrs Childs, she was so kind.
Amy rice (Mr VanEffen) says
Mr VanEffen was my favorite childhood teacher. I accidentally wrote that name in place for my own on The entry box. Oops. Sorry.