Description
This Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy is a delightful holiday treat featuring a luscious blend of melted white almond bark, semisweet and German sweet chocolates, combined with crunchy peanuts. Cooked gently in a slow cooker, this no-fuss recipe yields festive, bite-sized clusters that make perfect gifts or party snacks during the Christmas season.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Base
- 2 lbs white almond bark (white candy coating), broken or chopped into smaller squares
- 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz bar German sweet chocolate, broken or chopped into smaller squares
Add-ins & Toppings
- 32 oz dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: If desired, lightly spray the insert of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Then add the chopped white almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, and German sweet chocolate into the slow cooker.
- Cook Chocolates: Place a clean, dry kitchen towel over the top of the slow cooker, then secure the lid on top. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour to start melting the chocolates mixture gently.
- Continue Cooking on Low: Reduce the heat to LOW and cook for an additional 1 hour, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly without burning.
- Add Peanuts: Carefully remove the lid and kitchen towel, ensuring no condensation drips into the chocolate. Stir in the dry roasted or cocktail peanuts until fully combined with the melted chocolates.
- Form Candy Clusters: Line several baking sheets with wax paper. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto the prepared sheets. If using holiday sprinkles, sprinkle them over the clusters immediately before they harden.
- Set and Store: Refrigerate the candy clusters for 30 minutes to 1 hour until fully set. If refrigeration isn’t possible, let them stand at room temperature until set. Once hardened, store the candies in a cool place inside an airtight container.
Notes
- Monitor the candy closely as cooking times and temperatures may vary by slow cooker model.
- Ensure no condensation falls into the chocolate when removing the lid to prevent texture issues.
- You can swap peanuts for other nuts or add dried fruit for variations.
- Using the kitchen towel under the lid helps absorb moisture and keeps the candy smooth.
- Store candy in a cool, dry place to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy cluster (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
