Best of the Month December 2014

A recap of my most popular posts from December 2014

Last year's most viewed of December:

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

A pasta casserole made with my favorite burger toppings of bacon, cheese, jalapenos, and barbecue sauce. Now has 518 views and 41 +1s.

Now this December's most viewed:

Chicken Enchiladas

Corn tortillas rolled with chicken and cheese then smothered and baked in a chili sauce. 338 views and 65 +1s.

Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie

A delicious, colorful, and simple holiday appetizer of brie topped with dried cranberries, pecans, and honey. 270 views and 104 +1s.

Beefy Horseradish Dip

Spicy and pungent horseradish mixed with beef bullion and sour cream for a delicious chip dip. 223 views and 29 +1s.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Salty and crunchy peanuts covered in rich dark chocolate.  209 views and 35 +1s.

Great Ideas for Christmas Cookies

A Great Idea Thursdays round up of my favorite Christmas cookies. 142 views and 3 +1s.

Check out last year's best of December:

Enjoy.

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Salty and crunchy peanuts covered in rich dark chocolate.

I had left over Chocoley Bada Bing Bada Boom Dipping and Coating Chocolate when I made my Tira-mocha Truffles and I couldn't let it go to waste.  I sat there staring at the chocolate trying to figure out what to do with it when I remembered peanuts.  We always get a big container of roasted, salted peanuts from Costco to keep around for a quick snack so we had plenty of them.   I added them to the melted chocolate by the handful, stirring, until everything was coated in chocolate and pretty much all of the chocolate was used.  Then I scooped them out by the spoonful to setup on waxed paper.  After a quick pause in the refrigerator they were ready to eat.

These are just what you'd expect.  They combine a sweet craving with a salty and crunchy craving.  They are also a great way to get a little fiber while you enjoy chocolate.  Any nut would be delicious covered in chocolate so use whatever you have on hand.  I also think it would be great to add some dried fruit and make it like a chocolate covered trail mix.  The options are endless and it makes a great snack for you and/or a simple gift for friends.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Ingredients:

Melted dark chocolate (I used Chocoley it's simple and delicious...you could also try melted chocolate chips)
Roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted whatever you prefer)

Add peanuts to the melted chocolate and stir to coat well.  Just keep adding peanuts until the chocolate runs out.

Scoop out the chocolate coated peanuts by the spoonful and place on waxed or parchment paper.

Put in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens then enjoy.

Keep at room temperature or in the fridge in a sealed container.

Get your Chocoley Chocolate here.

Enjoy.

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