Sometimes the simplest treats are the most delicious. That’s the case with this Chocolate Peanut Wreath recipe. They’re so easy to make with only two main ingredients and some festive add-ons. Best of all, they’re no-bake. You can make an entire batch in around 20 minutes and the kids can help!
Chocolate Peanut Wreaths recipe
These naturally gluten-free candies look pretty and taste yummy.
What You’ll Need for the Recipe:
- Peanuts
- Milk Chocolate melts or milk chocolate chips
- Red hots candy
- Christmas sprinkles
- Hasbro Sour Streamers
Good Substitutions and Additions
- Substitute other nuts for peanuts. Almonds, Cashews, or Macadamia Nuts work well.
- Use Red Twizzlers strings instead of the red Hasbro Sour Streamers.
Printable Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Wreaths
20
minutesEasy no-bake Christmas Wreaths. So simple the kids can help.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounces) jar roasted peanuts
1 (12-ounce) package chocolate candy melts
1 (5-ounce) package Red Hots
1 (4.5-ounce) package Hasbro Sour Streamers
Christmas Sprinkles in red, white, and green
Directions
- In a large microwave-safe dish, place the chocolate melts. Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir. Heat for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until chocolate is melted, stirring after each 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in peanuts, stirring until peanuts are coated. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of peanuts onto waxed paper. Shape into a circle, pressing an open spot in the middle.
- Add red hots and sprinkles. Add the candy bow to the bottom. Repeat until all of the chocolate peanut mixture is used.
- To make candy bows: Cut red Hasbro sours in strips. Fold one side down to the middle. Fold other side down, allowing ends to extend beyond the middle.
Kitchen tools You Might Want for Candy making:
You don’t need lots of expensive kitchen tools to prepare candy, but there are a few items that make prep easier that won’t break the bank. Here are our favorites:
- Candy Thermometer– Some candies need to be measured to a hard boil stage. Candy Thermometer, instead of just judging what the mixture looks like, helps you remove it from the eye at the correct time. No more over or undercooking!
- Waxed or Parchment Paper– Make cleanup easier with waxed or parchment paper. This is great to use when spreading barks, Moose Munch, or other items onto a baking sheet to reduce mess. Or use it in baking dishes when preparing fudge or bars. Just line the bottoms and sides then lift out the bars or fudge when ready to use.
- Spatula– Great for scrapping chocolate or other goodies out of bowls and for spreading bark or other candies.
- Baking Sheet– A nice flat sheet is perfect to hold candy that needs to chill.
- Wooden Spoon-Good for mixing, stirring, and tamping down ingredients.
- Nonstick Cooking Spray– spray it in measuring cups to help stick ingredients slide out.
How long will homemade candy last:
Once you’ve made the homemade candy you want to ensure it lasts. You can keep most candies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 2 to 3 weeks. This will work for toffees, brittles, or homemade gummies. Or, you can package it in an airtight container and (usually, depending on ingredients) keep it in the fridge for up to a month. This works well with truffles, fudge, homemade caramels made with butter, and other chocolate goodies.
If you want to nibble on homemade candy all year, wrap it up tightly to prevent air from touching the candy, and store in an airtight container, before placing it in the freezer. Some candies, like fudge or caramels, will need to be wrapped individually. You’ll be able to store these candies from 2-6 months.
Once you’re ready to use, allow the candies to thaw gradually to prevent fat “bloom” or the white coating that is sometimes seen on chocolate. The candies will still be safe to eat but they won’t be as attractive.
Have you made chocolate peanut wreaths before? What is your favorite candy to make during the holiday season?
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I love this Chooclate peanut wreaths these are really cute and festive . I am going to try it .
These look like a lot of fun to make! They would be a great gift for a basket!
Oh my goodness! My family will go crazy over these chocolate wreaths!
This is so cute. I’ve never seen something quite like this before! Definitly something to consider making.
These look amazing. I may need to make them with my kids. I bet they’d enjoy making them.
What a pretty treat. I think I’m just going to display them and not eat them at all. LOL.
Yum! Such a perfect snack this holiday. I love chocolates. My kids would definitely love this. I’ll try this for sure!
This looks too cute!! Perfect for kids.
OMG these are the cutest little things. Doubt they’d last that long at mine, the kids and husband would eat them within days!!!
These are just so cute!!! Hmmm. I know it will taste great too.
That looks so good and tasty. I bet kids will really like that for Christmas Eve desserts.
This looks really yummy. I can’t wait to make this recipe for my family.
These are so cute and they look delicious. We’ll have to make these for Christmas this year.
These are so cute!! I love adorable, creative, easy ideas for Christmas “cookies”!
How cute are these little peanut wreaths? They would make a great gift idea!
So very festive and creative and I want one of these right now. They are a nice way to spread holiday cheer and would be a perfect gift when visiting.
I can’t wait to check out your cookbook. This recipe sounds delicious
These are the cutest. And delicious, I’m sure. I need to make these with the kids.
These look so fun to make and eat! Definitely something I’d love to make with my nieces.