Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters
These Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters are the perfect sweet and salty treat! Made with just 2 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. Feel free to double or triple the batch if you need a large amount!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups lightly crushed wavy potato chips (we like Ruffles) (105g/3.7oz)
- 1 ¾ cups milk chocolate chips approximately 1 bag (326g or 11.5oz)
Instructions
- Lightly crush your potato chips by placing them in a plastic storage bag and gently hitting them with the back of a measuring cup (or rolling pin). Measure out 2 ½ cups once crushed (or weigh out 105 grams).
- Add the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave until the chocolate easily melts and stirs into a smooth consistency (this takes about 3-5 intervals).
- Note: If desired, you can melt the chocolate on the stovetop over low-medium heat, stirring often.
- Add the crushed potato chips to the melted chocolate and gently fold them in with a silicone spatula.
- Once the potato chips are well coated in chocolate, line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners (or line a baking sheet with parchment paper).
- Using a lightly greased ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop portions of chocolate covered chips and pack them down lightly with the back of your silicone spatula.
- Transfer each portion into a lined muffin cup, or in a stack on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Note: A muffin pan helps them to hold their shape; they will spread out on a baking sheet).
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened. If desired, you can chill in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes. In tests we found the chocolate left to harden at room temperature yielded a better texture and “crunch” factor.
- Once completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
Large batch: This recipe only makes 9 clusters. If preparing this recipe for a gifting feel free to double, triple, or quadruple the recipe.
*Very important: Melt the chocolate slowly and carefully. Stir often to help distribute the heat. As soon as the chocolate melts, remove it from the heat! Overheated chocolate will seize, which makes it harden suddenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.3mg