Indulge in a sweet and crunchy treat with Lisa's Homemade Chocolate-Covered Peanuts, a delightful confection that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanuts. These delectable treats are not only easy to make but also customizable to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white chocolate, this recipe offers variations to satisfy every palate. Furthermore, the addition of optional toppings like chopped nuts, dried fruits, or sprinkles adds a personal touch and elevates the overall experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures a perfect outcome every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible chocolate-covered peanuts, perfect for snacking, gifting, or enjoying as a sweet treat anytime.
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CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUTS
These easy-to-make peanuts will make you feel like a chocolatier assembling a world-class candy bar. If you're anything like me, you can't keep chocolate bars around the house without breaking off a hunk every time you pass by, so by all means double the recipe if you want, just to make sure there's enough for folding into the ice cream later on.
Provided by David Lebovitz
Categories Chocolate Nut Dessert Fourth of July Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Halloween Back to School Backyard BBQ Peanut Shower Edible Gift Double Boiler Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups (265 g)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the pieces of chocolate in an absolutely dry heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth. In the meantime, stretch a piece of plastic wrap over a dinner plate.
- Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the peanuts, coating them with the chocolate. Spread the mixture on the plastic-lined plate and chill.
- Mixing them in:
- Use a chef's knife to chop the chocolate-covered block of peanuts into bite-sized pieces, then mix them into 1 quart (1 liter) of ice cream as you remove it from the machine.
CHOCOLATE COVERED PEANUTS
Make and share this Chocolate Covered Peanuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sugardoll
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt chocolate over low heat until smooth.
- Pour in peanuts, and mix well.
- Spoon out by the tablespoon onto wax paper.
- Let candy cool about 45 min.
- until hardens.
- You can add or take away from this easy recipe as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.5
CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS
There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The chocolate covered peanuts are so tasty.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
ALEXANDER'S CHOCOLATE-COVERED PEANUTS
This recipe makes 28 amazingly sweet and crunchy clusters of delicious chocolate-covered peanuts!
Provided by Alexander Petrie
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h17m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place almond bark in a slow cooker. Stir occasionally on High until mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to Low. Stir in chocolate chips until mixture is completely dark, about 30 seconds. Add peanuts.
- Drop a spoonful of the peanut clusters onto a parchment paper-lined countertop to test if they are thick and chunky. Mix in more peanuts and chocolate chips if the mixture is too loose and runny.
- Line 4 to 5 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lay spoonfuls of the peanut clusters on top using a melon baller. Allow to harden, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 199.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
LISA'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE
Excite your taste buds when you discover all that Lisa's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe has to offer. Rich and creamy, sweet and spicy: Lisa's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe is the real deal-made with sweetened condensed milk, dark brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Spices
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter, flour, spices, eggs and vanilla in large bowl until blended.
- Pour into pastry shell. (Shell will be quite full; filling will not rise over sides.)
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is puffed and browned. (Filling will be soft, but will set while cooling.) Cool on wire rack at least 2 hours. Serve each slice with 2 tablespoons whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
- Toast the peanuts before coating them in chocolate. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the chocolate. This will help to prevent it from burning.
- If you are using a double boiler, make sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. This will help to prevent the chocolate from overheating.
- If you are using a microwave, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. This will help to prevent it from burning.
- Once the chocolate is melted, add the peanuts and stir until they are evenly coated.
- Use a fork or a spoon to drop the chocolate-covered peanuts onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered peanuts for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the chocolate to set.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-covered peanuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own chocolate-covered peanuts that are sure to be a hit.
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