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Crockpot Candy
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Crockpot Candy

Make sweet, irresistible treats with this easy Crockpot Candy recipe. Loaded with chocolate, peanuts, and festive sprinkles, it’s the perfect homemade holiday gift or party snack!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, crock pot, crockpot, peanuts, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Setting time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 50 servings
Calories 208kcal

Equipment

  • 7-qt slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces peanuts - roasted salted
  • 16 ounces peanuts - unsalted
  • 24 ounces chocolate almond bark - roughly chopped
  • 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2- 12-ounce bags
  • 1 cup peanut butter baking chips or butterscotch baking chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Spread the nuts in an even layer in the bottom of the cooker insert.
  • Top with the chopped almond bark, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. (or until the chips have melted) Stir to combine. If it needs a little more time, recover and let it cook for another 15-30 minutes. Stir again.
  • Turn off the cooker.
  • Using a large (tablespoon-sized) cookie scoop, portion clusters onto parchment-lined baking sheets - leaving ¼” spacing between each scoop.
  • Let set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or if you have room in the fridge for a baking sheet, you can chill these for 20-30 minutes to set them faster.

Notes

  • The quantity will vary depending on how large you make the scoops. For these, I used a 2-tablespoon-sized scoop. But you can make them bite-sized and make a lot more.
  • Change up the nut mixture - we used roasted and salted along with unsalted. But use what you have on hand or prefer. It is very versatile.
  • Instead of chocolate almond bark, you can use the same amount of dark chocolate melting wafers. Almond bark is more cost-effective.
  • Milk chocolate or dark chocolate will also work.
  • The peanut butter chips give it a little more flavor. You can use butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, or more semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • These can be topped with seasonal colored M&Ms and sprinkles to make this recipe for other occasions.
  • All slow cookers heat differently, so be sure to check on the candy to make sure it isn’t burning on the bottom. The peanuts can burn if you do not mix them after the initial hour.
  • STORING
    Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 7g