Saturday, December 13, 2014

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

-1/2 cup  Milk Chocolate Chips
-1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
-1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
-1/2 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
-1/2 cup salted, roasted peanuts
                                       
Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in peanuts.  Drop by teaspoons into 1-inch diameter candy or petit four papers. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.  Makes about 2 dozen candies.

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