• Line large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. You will need at least 2 large baking sheets.

How To Make Chocolate Peanut Clusters in Instant Pot

• Place an instant pot liner in an Instant Pot. Insert trivet in the liner. Pour 2 cups of water into the liner. Press the SAUTE button.
• Place a glass or steel bowl on top of the trivet. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil inside the bowl. Stir occasionally, until completely melted and chocolate is smooth (takes 7-8 minutes).
• Add in the peanuts to the melted chocolate. Mix well so that peanuts are completely covered in chocolate.
• Drop chocolate peanut mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave some space between each cluster. You can use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to do this.
• Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator until it sets. You should be able to easily lift up the cluster.
• Remove all the clusters and store in an airtight container. Keep them away from the heat and direct sunlight. Store them in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.

STOVE TOP CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth and runny. Stir in peanuts. Turn off the heat.
• Rest of the instructions use 4, 5 and 6 steps above.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS

• Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or shortening) in Microwave safe bowl. Microwave it for 1 minute.
• Then remove the bowl and stir. The chocolate should start melting. Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat at 30 second intervals.
• Stir between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in the peanuts. Mix well so that the peanuts are fully covered with melted chocolate.
• Rest of the steps are same as 4, 5 and 6 above.

How To Make Crock pot Chocolate Peanut Cluster

• Use a 6-quart slow cooker and spray with cooking oil spray. Put all the ingredients, cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours until melted. Put a timer and stir every 20 minutes to prevent chocolate from scorching.
• Once the chocolate is smoothly melted, and peanuts are well stirred, use steps 4,5 and 6 to make the clusters.