Chocolate Peanut
Clusters
1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK
Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 tablespoon shortening (do not
use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
1 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts OR raisins
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. About 2 dozen
candies.
~From Hershey’s website.
