Description

This Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy is a delightful, no-fuss treat made by melting almond bark and chocolates in a slow cooker and mixing with peanuts. Perfect for holiday gifting and festive gatherings, this sweet and crunchy candy clusters recipe is simple to make, requires minimal supervision, and yields approximately 80 bite-sized candies that can be enjoyed as a festive snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Mixture

2 lbs white almond bark (or white candy coating), broken or chopped into smaller squares
12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
4 oz bar German sweet chocolate, broken or chopped into smaller squares

Add-ins & Garnish

32 oz dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
Holiday sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Slow Cooker: If desired, lightly spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Add the chopped almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, and German sweet chocolate into the slow cooker.
Melt Chocolates: Place a clean, dry kitchen towel over the top of the slow cooker, then set the lid on top of the towel to prevent condensation from dripping into the candy mixture. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to LOW and cook for another hour. Stir the mixture every 15-20 minutes to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
Add Peanuts: Carefully remove the lid and towel, being cautious not to let any condensation drip into the melted chocolate. Stir in the dry roasted or cocktail peanuts thoroughly to combine.
Form Candy Clusters: Line several baking sheets with wax paper. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto the wax paper, creating clusters. If desired, sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the clusters before they harden for festive decoration.
Set Candy: Refrigerate the candy clusters for 30 minutes to 1 hour until fully set. If refrigeration is unavailable, allow the clusters to stand at room temperature until hardened.
Store Properly: Once set, store the candy clusters in a cool place inside an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

All slow cookers heat differently; monitor the melting process closely to avoid burning the chocolate.
The kitchen towel under the lid helps to absorb condensation and prevent water from dripping into the candy mixture, which could affect texture.
For best results, use dry roasted or cocktail peanuts to add crunch and flavor.
Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch perfect for holiday celebrations.
If candy mixture feels too sticky to handle, chilling it slightly before forming clusters can help.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cluster (approximate)
Calories: 110
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg