Ingredients
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2 cups salted peanuts (or mixed nuts)
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1 lb milk chocolate (chips or melting wafers)
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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (optional for balance)
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1 cup butterscotch chips (optional but highly recommended)
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1–1½ cups peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, optional for extra creaminess)
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Holiday sprinkles (red, green, white)
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Optional: crushed candy canes or colored sugar
Instructions
1. Melt the Chocolate
Option A – Microwave:
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Combine milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
Option B – Slow Cooker (Crockpot Method):
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Add all chocolates and peanut butter to the slow cooker.
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Turn to LOW for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Mix in the Nuts
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Stir in the peanuts (or mixed nuts) until fully coated and glossy.
3. Scoop & Shape
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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You can also scoop into a baking pan like in your photo.
4. Decorate
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Immediately sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, sugar crystals, or crushed peppermint.
5. Let Them Set
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Allow clusters to cool at room temp for 1 hour,
or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
⭐ Tips
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Use roasted salted peanuts for the best salty-sweet flavor.
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Add mini marshmallows for a Rocky Road twist.
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Use white chocolate swirled in for a marbled look.
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Replace peanuts with almonds, pecans, cashews, or pretzels.
