Crockpot Candy is loaded with peanuts, almond bark, and lots of chocolate and super easy to make in the slow cooker! Topped with some festive sprinkles, this pop-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
Crockpot Candy Recipe
Attention chocolate fiends: this rich, crunchy Crockpot Candy Recipe will be your newest addiction!
If you’re looking for something to fulfill your sweet tooth cravings in the cooler months, enjoy a handful of this decadent stuff!
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These rich morsels are irresistibly munchy and perfect to put out at parties or get-togethers. You can even package some in cellophane bags or stack them in a Mason jar to give as hostess gifts, favors, or to use as stocking stuffers.
Don’t forget the cute gift tags!
Pair this Crockpot Candy with coffee, hot chocolate, or champagne, and I promise you won’t regret it!
How To Make Crockpot Candy:
To make it, just toss dry roasted peanuts, white almond bark, 60% chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt into a crock pot or slow cooker… but don’t stir it just yet!
Heat everything on low for an hour, then stir it together! Next, cook it for another 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate and bark are completely melted and stir again.
Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a sheet of wax paper and top each with a pinch of sea salt or sprinkles, if desired, and let the candy harden.
I like using round colored sprinkles during the holiday season to make this Slow Cooker Candy look extra festive (for instance, try orange and black for Halloween and green and red for Christmas!).
Let the peanut clusters cool and set. Then, get ready to enjoy and share a melt-in-your-mouth treat as an indulgent snack or a tasty dessert!
What Is Almond Bark?
Contrary to its name, almond bark doesn’t actually contain almonds or nuts of any kind. It is a vanilla flavored candy coating that is commonly used to coat nuts and other confections.
You will find it in the baking aisle at your local grocer, but some only carry it seasonally. If you can’t find it, you can substitute it with an equal amount of white chocolate plus a tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
How Long Does Crockpot Candy Last?
This Crockpot Candy will last up to 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container and stored in a cool, dark place. You can also freeze it, and it’ll stay good for up to 18 months … if you can resist it for that long!
This simple recipe is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike. Keep a batch of Crock Pot Candy on hand and you’ll have a seasonal treat ready for all your gatherings, from fall through winter.
More Delicious Holiday Candy Recipes:
- Pretzel Turtles
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Cookie Dough Truffles
- Divinity Candy
- Microwave Caramels
- Coffee Toffee
- Polar Bear Paws
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Crockpot Candy is loaded with peanuts, almond bark, and lots of chocolate and super easy to make in the slow cooker! Topped with some festive sprinkles, this pop-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
- 32 ounces unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 32 ounces white almond bark, cubed
- 4 ounces 60% chocolate, cubed
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- sea salt, optional
- sprinkles, optional
Add the peanuts to a 4 or 6-quart crockpot, top with the almond bark, chocolate, chocolate chips, and salt. Do not stir together. Cook on low for 1 hour.
After 1 hour has passed stir the ingredients and cook on low for an addition 30 to 45 minutes and stir again. The chocolate and bark should be fully melted at this point, turn off the slow cooker.
Place two long strips of wax paper on a clean and level surface. Use a tablespoon to scoop out mounds of the chocolate covered peanuts and place them an inch apart on the wax paper. Sprinkle them with sea salt and sprinkles if desired. Allow to fully set before enjoying or packaging up.
This Crockpot Candy will last 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container in a cool, dark place or up to 18 months in the freezer.
Recipe Video
Adapted from Genius Kitchen.
Kathy says
What is 60% chocolate?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Kathy, it’s a chocolate that is 60% cocoa, most semi-sweet chocolates are between 40-50% cocoa. You’ll find 60% chocolate bars in the baking aisle I usually use Ghirardelli or Baker’s brand.
Judy says
I am going to make this candy.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I hope you enjoy it, Judy!
Valerie Paulley says
This looks so amazing! I want to make them as gifts for my coworkers 🙂 Quick question…where do you normally get your white almond bark?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Valerie, I usually get it at Walmart, it’s the one place that I’ve found carries it consistently all year long. Target also carries it but it’s called “vanilla candy coating” there.
Kathy Russell says
Iam looking forward to trying this my kids will love it. What about a scoop or two of peanut butter or marshmallows.
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Kathy, You could add in some peanut butter chips, I would worry that creamy peanut butter wouldn’t set as well. You could definitely fold in some mini marshmallows right before dropping on the wax paper.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I’ve made this before and its so good! Easy and delicious!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I’d be happy to eat these treat any time of year!
Dorothy says
It’s never too early to think about Christmas!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I agree!
Mary says
My grandson is allergic to almonds–what could I use in place of that??
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Mary, there actually aren’t any almonds in this recipe, almond bark doesn’t have any almonds or almond extract in it, not sure where the name came from. However, if you’d prefer, you can use white chocolate instead and add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening to get a similar flavor.
Sherry Roney says
Can just choc chips be used don’t like,darker cho
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Sherry, You won’t get a ton of dark chocolate flavor because the almond bark and semi-sweet chocolate have a higher volume, but you can always add an extra 4 ounces of semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you’d prefer.
Jeannine says
This looks amazingly easy!! Has anyone tried using different nuts besides the peanuts?
Rebecca Hubbell says
You can definitely use different nuts, just make sure the amount is the same!