Crock Pot Peanut and Chocolate Candy Recipe
This Crock Pot Candy recipe is a simple, no-fuss way to create delicious chocolate and peanut candy using a slow cooker. Featuring layers of dry roasted salted peanuts, almond bark, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this candy is easy to prepare, requiring minimal active time and resulting in a rich, sweet treat perfect for holidays or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces dry roasted peanuts (salted)
- 24 ounces almond bark (broken or chopped)
- 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Place the dry roasted salted peanuts at the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer. Next, add a layer of broken or chopped almond bark pieces over the peanuts, followed by a layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips on top.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat. After 1 hour, uncover the crockpot and gently stir the mixture to start combining the ingredients. Then cover it again and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, reaching a total cook time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Check and Stir: Uncover the crockpot and stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and fully melted. If some of the chocolate remains unmelted, cover and continue cooking for up to 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even melting.
- Prepare Candy on Baking Sheet: Line baking pans with parchment paper. Using a spoon, scoop portions of the melted chocolate and peanut mixture onto the lined pans, spacing each candy about 1 inch apart to prevent them from sticking together.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately garnish each candy mound with sprinkles if desired, before the candy starts to harden.
- Set the Candy: Allow the candy to set at room temperature for approximately 4 hours. Alternatively, place the candies in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to speed up hardening. Once set, they are ready to serve or store.
Notes
- Make sure to stir gently during cooking to avoid breaking the nuts or causing the mixture to burn.
- If you want a firmer texture, refrigerate the candy after setting at room temperature.
- You can customize the candy by adding other nuts or dried fruits if desired.
- Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for longer freshness.
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