Description
This Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy recipe combines creamy white almond bark, semisweet and German sweet chocolates, and crunchy dry roasted peanuts into festive, bite-sized clusters perfect for holiday gifting or snacking. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, this no-bake treat lets you enjoy the rich flavors of melted chocolate and nuts with optional colorful holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 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
Additions
- 32 oz dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: If desired, spray the slow cooker insert lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Chocolates: Add chopped white almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, and German sweet chocolate into the slow cooker.
- Melt Chocolates: Place a clean, dry kitchen towel over the slow cooker, then place the lid on top. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce heat to LOW and cook for 1 more hour or until fully melted. Stir every 15-20 minutes to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
- Combine Peanuts: Remove the lid and towel carefully, avoiding condensation dripping into the chocolate. Add the dry roasted or cocktail peanuts and stir well to combine them thoroughly with the melted chocolate.
- Form Clusters: Line several baking sheets with wax paper. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto the wax paper. If desired, sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the clusters before they harden for a festive look.
- Set Candy: Refrigerate the trays of candy clusters for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until set. If refrigeration isn’t possible, allow candy to stand at room temperature until firm.
- Store: Once set, store the candy in a cool place inside an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Slow cooker temperatures vary; monitor your candy closely to avoid overheating or burning.
- Using a clean kitchen towel between the slow cooker and lid helps catch condensation and prevents water from mixing with the chocolate.
- Holiday sprinkles are optional but add a colorful, festive touch to the candy clusters.
- If white almond bark is unavailable, white candy coating can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approximate)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
