Some people say “Don’t mess with perfection.” That was my initial thought when I tasted the handful of candy corn and dry roasted peanuts from my sister Carrie. It was absolutely delicious – the way the sweet candy corn mixed with the dry, salty peanuts – clearly a match made in heaven.
But I couldn’t leave it alone. I had to mess. So what could possibly make this perfect combination even better?
White chocolate. And peanut butter. CLEARLY.
I melted them together in a small saucepan, and stirred in the candy corn/peanut concoction.
Then dropped them in clusters onto parchment paper, and refrigerated until hardened.
And…if possible…they were even better than the perfect handful that inspired them! Here’s the recipe:
Candy Corn Peanut Clusters
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate I used Wilton Candy Melts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
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Combine 1 c. white chocolate and 1/4 c. peanut butter in a small saucepan. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring often to avoid burning.
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Add peanuts and candy corn to melted white chocolate & peanut butter.
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Drop by tablespoons onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Refrigerate or let stand at room temperature to harden.
Betty Daniels says
I need to try this. Are you thinking of making more?
HINT!
Cathy says
I just bought more peanuts! …now I just have to make sure we don’t eat all the candy corn before I have a chance to make them 🙂
HungryLittleGirl says
I have no other words but yummy!
I would love to have you share this or any other recipe of you at Wednesday Extravaganza – my foodie link party with a little special something!
Cathy says
I just linked up! Thanks for the invite! It was fun checking out your blog – pumpkin caramel chili – so interesting! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂