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Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Marshmallows and Raspberries

Published: Mar 5, 2021 by Lexi

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I absolutely adore these easy 4-ingredient dark chocolate peanut clusters with mini marshmallows and freeze-dried raspberries! They take less than 10 minutes to make and they're a delicious treat for kids and adults alike.

stack of dark chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters with freeze dried raspberries.

Why we love this recipe

  • Quick and easy: just 4-ingredients, one bowl to clean and less than 10 minutes of active time. Perfect quick cure for a chocolate craving!
  • Perfectly balanced: rich chocolate + salty peanuts + sweet, soft marshmallows + tart raspberries. The perfect balanced treat!
  • Vegan and gluten free friendly: we actually use a dairy free dark chocolate and vegan marshmallows to make this completely vegan. You can use whatever you have on hand, but we love that these are so easy to customize to any diet!
  • Perfect for any occasion: these are a great easy treat for the holidays, but they're also suitable for any day of the week!
overhead view of vegan chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters with freeze dried raspberries.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these dark chocolate peanut clusters:

overhead view of dark chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, peanuts and freeze dried raspberries.

Ingredient Notes

  • Dark chocolate: we used semisweet nondairy dark chocolate chips, around 72% cocoa percentage for this recipe. Anything between 60-80% would be great for this recipe. You can also use chopped dark chocolate instead of chips.
    • Note that dark chocolate is NOT the same as unsweetened chocolate, which would definitely not be a good choice for these peanut clusters. Unless you really like dark chocolate, I wouldn't go above 85% in this recipe.
  • Mini marshmallows: we used these mini vegan marshmallows.
  • Peanuts: we use salted, roasted peanuts in this recipe. You can chop them or keep them whole. (We keep them whole for more texture and quicker prep time.)
  • Raspberries: we use freeze-dried raspberries in this recipe. Be sure not to use fresh raspberries, which won't set well in the chocolate! You can also substitute with another freeze-dried fruit (strawberries would be great) or even regular dried fruit, like cranberries or cherries.

Step-by-step instructions

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. 

Melt dark chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted.

overhead view of melted dark chocolate in a large mixing bowl.

Stir in coconut oil (optional – this helps loosen up the chocolate a bit). Stir in peanuts, marshmallows and freeze dried raspberries. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in chocolate. 

overhead view of dark chocolate peanut clusters before and after mixing together.

Use a cookie scoop (or a large spoon) to portion the chocolate clusters onto parchment paper.

overhead view of vegan chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters on parchment paper with cookie scoop.

You can leave them taller and rounder, or use the back of a spoon to gently flatten into more of a disk (it's totally personal preference). 

close up view of vegan chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters on parchment paper with cookie scoop.

Transfer to refrigerator or freezer until solid – about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store between layers of parchment paper to prevent any sticking.
  • Freezer storage: You can also store these peanut clusters in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months (but they taste best within a few weeks). Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating (so you don't crack a tooth!).
  • Substitutions: these chocolate peanut clusters are SO easy to customize with various ingredients. Here are a few of our favorite ways to change it up:
    • Pecans + dried cherries + coconut flakes
    • Pistachios + dried cranberries
    • Cashews + freeze dried strawberries
    • Graham cracker pieces + peanuts + marshmallows (s'mores inspired!)
stack of dark chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters with freeze dried raspberries.

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stack of dark chocolate peanut marshmallow clusters with freeze dried raspberries.

Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Marshmallows and Raspberries


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

I absolutely adore these easy 4-ingredient dark chocolate peanut clusters with mini marshmallows and freeze-dried raspberries! They take less than 10 minutes to make and they're a delicious treat for kids and adults alike. 


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz dark chocolate chips (we use around 72-80% dark chocolate in this recipe) 
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
  • ¾ cup lightly salted roasted peanuts
  • ¾ cup vegan mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup freeze dried raspberries

Instructions

  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. 
  2. Melt dark chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted. (You can also use a double boiler if preferred.) 
  3. Stir in coconut oil (optional – this helps loosen up the chocolate a bit). Stir in peanuts, marshmallows and freeze dried raspberries. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in chocolate. 
  4. Use a cookie scoop (or a large spoon) to portion the chocolate clusters onto parchment paper. You can leave them taller and rounder, or use the back of a spoon to gently flatten into more of a disk (it's totally personal preference). 
  5. Transfer to refrigerator or freezer until solid – about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store between layers of parchment paper to prevent any sticking. 

Freezer storage: You can also store these peanut clusters in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months (but they taste best within a few weeks). Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating (so you don't crack a tooth!).

Chocolate: we used semisweet nondairy dark chocolate chips, around 72% cocoa percentage for this recipe. Anything between 60-80% would be great for this recipe. You can also use chopped dark chocolate instead of chips. Note that dark chocolate is NOT the same as unsweetened chocolate, which would definitely not be a good choice for these peanut clusters. Unless you really like dark chocolate, I wouldn't go above 85% in this recipe.

Raspberries: we use freeze-dried raspberries in this recipe. Be sure not to use fresh raspberries, which won't set well in the chocolate! You can also substitute with another freeze-dried fruit (strawberries would be great) or even regular dried fruit, like cranberries or cherries. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 172
  • Sugar: 9.4 g
  • Sodium: 4.7 mg
  • Fat: 11.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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