March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day #PeanutClusterDay. I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t mind having a couple Peanut Cluster’s today. How about you? If you like Peanut Cluster’s as much as I do I’ve shared a recipe below for you.
In the meantime what is your favorite brand of Peanut Clusters and why? Here there is a Dollar General that has bags of bags of Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters and Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts along with other Candy I like to go and get sometimes.
Come and join my family and let’s celebrate National Peanut Cluster Day on March 8t. National Peanut Cluster Day is the perfect day to indulge in this delicious, decadent treat. Peanut Clusters combine the sweetness of Chocolate and the crunchiness of Peanuts to bring you the best of both worlds.
With a flavor profile that lends a jolt to your taste buds, this Century-old invention continues to be one of the best-selling confectioneries in the U.S. So pull out your apron and gather all your ingredients, because today is the perfect day to make Peanut Clusters as we celebrate this delicious holiday.
Ever since learning how Americans have loved adding Chocolate to food products from Strawberries to a Toasty Marshmallow, the desire to combine the brown goodness with lesser tasting edibles has mostly proven right.
Similar were the urges of Howell Campbell, owner of Standard Candy Company which was based in Nashville, Tennessee, he decided to combine multiple types of confectionery items including Marshmallow Nougat, Roasted Peanuts, and Caramel, and coated them in Milk Chocolate to form a singular piece of a Candy Bar. Little did he know, his invention would sail a thousand ships, as he would be introducing the creation of Peanuts and Chocolate to millions of Americans.
Goo Goo Cluster, Howell’s signature Candy, soon became an American sensation, and people since have not been able to walk away from the stunning taste of Chocolate-Covered Peanuts. The irresistibility of a Peanut Cluster is all due to the ignition of dynamic sensory contrast in our taste buds.
The contrasting flavor of sweet and salty, topped with the altering textures of soft Chocolate and crunchy Peanuts, lights up a Christmas Tree in our brain’s pleasure centers. Howell Campbell’s invention ushered in an entire genre of Candies involving Peanuts, as the Nut soon became a prominently identifiable confectionery item.
As major players like Reese’s Pieces and Snickers have co-opted the hit formula of combining Chocolates and Peanuts, nothing offers the most delectable version of this vintage duo other than a humbling Peanut Cluster.
Chocolate Peanut Clusters are easy to make. Chocolate Peanut Clusters stores well, and Chocolate Peanut Clusters taste never gets old. Although we can’t find the exact originator of National Peanut Cluster Day, let’s thank them nonetheless, because any excuse to gobble up a batch, or three, of this classic American Candy, is the one we can’t wait to jump onto.
National Peanut Cluster Day Activities
- Today is the perfect day to shop ‘til you drop at your local Candy joint. Pick up all the varieties of Peanut Clusters and Bars, and don’t forget to reach across the aisle and grab a couple of other Candies. It’s been months since Halloween, and National Peanut Cluster Day is the perfect excuse to gorge upon Candy again.
- People love there traditional Peanut Clusters, but did you know that there are many other varieties of Peanut Clusters. Including Caramel and Chocolate Butterscotch Clusters are delicious and live up to the hype. Going along with the memo, these renditions offer the crunch you expect and the gooeyness you crave.
- Did you know Peanut Clusters are easy to make? If you are confident in your Chocolate tempering skills and can Roast and Salt Peanuts, then all that’s left is to combine them, and there you have it. On March 8th, make a fresh batch of Peanut Clusters and share this savory delight with your friends and family.
Facts About Peanuts
- Did you know Peanuts are the seventh most valuable crop in the U.S. and have a farm value of over one billion U.S. dollars?
- Peanut-based Candies are extremely popular in the U.S and out of the surveyed top 10 most loved Candies, five were found to be Peanut-based.
- The introduction of Peanuts into a diet at a young age can reduce the chance of developing Nut allergies.
- Here is a fun tip for you. Peanuts pack more antioxidants than Green Tea, Grapes, Spinach, and other supposedly healthier Nuts and Berries.
- The invention of Peanut combination Candy Bars marks the beginning of mass retail confectionery production in America.
Why People Love National Peanut Cluster Day
Peanut Clusters are one of the oldest confectioneries in America, with their industrial production dating back to 1912. This iconic recipe has inspired many spin-offs and is credited for popularizing Peanuts in North America.
Chocolate and Peanuts are great when eaten individually, but as a pair they are magnificent. Biting into the crunch of Peanuts as the Chocolate melts in your mouth is enough reason to wolf down an entire pack of Peanut Clusters in a single sitting.
A spoonful of Peanut Butter a day can give you vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more protein than any other nut. Peanuts are harmless, endearing, and delicious, and on National Peanut Cluster Day, we celebrate them with their best-suited partner Chocolate.
Recipe for Chocolate Covered Peanuts
2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
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5 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir candy coating and chips until melted and smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; stir in peanuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
