Peanut Clusters

When the girls suggested we do a week of cookie posts I got a little nervous.  I'm not much of a baker and opt for very simple recipes and shortcuts.  (Yes, I buy the sugar cookie dough premade at the store.  You know what?  It tastes just as good as the ones I used to make with my mom and my kids still have fun baking them.)

The recipe I am sharing with you today is a very simple one.  I admit it is more candy than cookie but I have taken it to many cookie exchanges and have received very favorable reactions.  They are among my favorite things to make at the holidays because they are just so darn good!  Be warned though, they are very sweet! (perfect for my super sweet tooth!)

Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
4 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Directions:
1.  In a double boiler melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter.  Stir to blend well.
(I use a microwave.  Work in 20-30 second intervals and mix well between each one)

2.  Stir in peanuts and mix well.

3.  Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet covered with wax paper.

4.  Chill until firm.  (approx. 20 minutes)

Yield:  4-5 dozen (depending on how big your spoonfuls are!)

You can store these in an air tight container in the fridge for a few weeks.  I use wax paper to separate the layers.