Name: Caramel Peanut Clusters (5 ingredients)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 30 clusters
Cuisine: American

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January 31, 2026

Made with just 5 ingredients, these yummy Caramel Peanut Clusters feature chewy salted peanut butter caramel with whole peanuts throughout.

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Caramel Peanut Clusters (5 ingredients)

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

In a heavy saucepan over low heat, warm the caramels, peanut butter, whipping cream, and salt until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts.

Drop the mixture by tablespoon onto the lined baking sheet to form clusters. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store the clusters in the refrigerator, and remove 10 minutes before serving to soften. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramel Consistency Control 🧈
Melt caramels slowly over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, silky texture for your clusters.
Peanut Roasting Hack 🥜
If using raw peanuts, toast them in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes to enhance their natural nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the clusters.
Perfect Peanut Butter Blend 🥣
Warm the peanut butter slightly before mixing to ensure it blends seamlessly with the caramel, creating a more uniform and creamy texture.
Salt Integration Technique 🧂
Sprinkle a light layer of flaky sea salt over the clusters just before they set to create a gourmet sweet-and-salty flavor profile.
Cluster Shaping Pro Tip 🤲
Use two spoons or a small cookie scoop to create uniform clusters, and let them cool on parchment paper for easy release and clean removal.