Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy Recipe
This Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy recipe combines melted white almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, and German sweet chocolate with roasted peanuts to create delightful, festive candy clusters. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this treat is perfect for holiday gifting or party snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 dozen candy clusters 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 lbs white almond bark (white candy coating), broken into smaller squares
- 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz bar German sweet chocolate, broken into smaller squares
Add-ins
- 32 oz dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray if desired. Add the chopped white almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, and German sweet chocolate into the slow cooker.
- Melt Chocolates: Cover the slow cooker with a clean, dry kitchen towel, then place the lid on top to prevent condensation from dripping into the mixture. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce to LOW and cook for an additional hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes until all the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Peanuts: Carefully remove the lid and kitchen towel, avoiding any condensation. Stir in the dry roasted peanuts thoroughly to combine with the melted chocolate mixture.
- Form Candy Clusters: Line several baking sheets with wax paper. Drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto the wax paper using a spoon or small cookie scoop. If using holiday sprinkles, sprinkle them over the clusters immediately before they harden.
- Set Candy: Refrigerate the candy clusters for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow them to set completely. If refrigeration is not available, let the clusters stand at room temperature until firm.
- Store: Store the set candy clusters in a cool place inside an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the slow cooker lid is covered with a kitchen towel to prevent condensation from dripping into the chocolate mixture, which can affect texture.
- Use dry roasted or cocktail peanuts for best crunch and flavor.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch suitable for holiday celebrations.
- Store candies in an airtight container in a cool environment to maintain texture and freshness.
- If you want firmer candy faster, refrigerate the clusters; otherwise, room temperature setting will also work but take longer.
Keywords: Christmas candy, crockpot candy, slow cooker candy, holiday treats, peanut clusters, white chocolate candy
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