Easy Crock Pot Candy Recipe
Crockpot Candy is an easy recipe loaded with peanuts, almond bark, and lots of chocolate and super simple to make in the slow cooker! Minimal prep is required and it’s always a family favorite!
Topped with some festive sprinkles, this pop-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing at holiday parties. Add it to a cookie tin with Pretzel Turtles, Muddy Buddies, and Snowball Cookies for a sweet treat for neighbors, friends, and more!
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters are an easy dessert or gift!
This rich, crunchy Crockpot Candy Recipe will be your newest addiction! This incredible easy treat recipe is loaded with peanuts and coated in a sweet chocolate and almond bark all made with the slow cooker!
If you’re looking for something to fulfill your sweet tooth cravings in the cooler months, enjoy a handful of this decadent stuff!
I LOVED the recipe! It’s so easy and I loved that it was in the crockpot so I didn’t have to stand over the stove babysitting it. I made other holiday foods while this one did it’s thing. My husband requested that this one not be reserved for holidays only. We will enjoy it throughout the year!
How to make Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Step 1: To make it, just toss dry roasted peanuts, white almond bark, 60% chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt into a crockpot or slow cooker… but don’t stir it just yet!
Step 2: Heat everything on low for an hour, then stir the nuts, almond bark, and melted chocolate together with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula! Next, cook it for another 30 minutes to 45 minutes until the chocolate and bark are completely melted and stir again.
Step 3: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a sheet of wax paper (I like using a cookie scoop to do this) and top each with a pinch of sea salt or sprinkles, if desired, and let the candy harden. Parchment paper can be used as well, but wax works better for no-bake treats.
Step 4: 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!
These make such a great addition to cookie trays. If you want, you can even scoop the mixture into mini cupcake pans with festive cupcake liners to make them easier for sharing.
Crock Pot Candy variations
- I like using 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!).
- You could also use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Milk and dark chocolate blend really well!
- You can use any nut you’d like or if you’re looking to avoid nuts altogether, try using Chex or Rice Krispies cereals.
- People also love adding a cup of craisins to the mix for added flavor and texture.
- Swap the semisweet chocolate chips with peanut butter chips!
How to serve Crockpot Peanut Clusters
These rich chocolate candy 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!
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 grocery store, 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.
Some have used candy melts instead of almond bark in this recipe with great success, but I have never tested it myself this way.
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.
How to store Crock Pot Candy
How Long Does Crockpot Candy Last?
This Crockpot Candy will last up to 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container 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!
How To Freeze Crockpot Candy:
Simply add the candy to a freezer bag and remove as much excess air as possible before freezing. Let thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
FAQs for Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
No, you don’t, but it’s one of the nice features of this recipe because it’s pretty hands-off. If you want to make this another way, you can use a large microwave-safe bowl and melt everything but the nuts at 30-second intervals, then add in the nuts. You can also use a double boiler to melt everything but the nuts and then add it to a large mixing bowl to combine.
You need the right ratio of almond bark and chocolate for these to harden properly. Make sure not to substitute out the almond bark for more chocolate because it could impact the final structure. Candy melts are usually okay to use instead of almond bark if in a pinch.
They can also have a hard time setting if it’s too warm or humid out.
As I mentioned earlier, you can make this candy fit any season! I made it for my daughter’s first birthday and we make it for Halloween a lot too!
All you have to do is swap out the color of the sprinkles!
More like this Crock Pot Candy Recipe
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Christmas Crack
- Cookie Dough Truffles
- Divinity Candy
- Microwave Caramels
- Polar Bear Paws
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Crockpot Candy
Ingredients
- 32 ounces unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 32 ounces white almond bark1 cubed
- 4 ounces 60% chocolate cubed
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- sea salt optional
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- If you cannot find almond bark, substitute with white chocolate and add 1 tablespoon of shortening.
- 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
- Crockpot Candy Variations:
- 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!).
- You could also use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Milk and dark chocolate blend really well!
- You can use any nut you’d like or if you’re looking to avoid nuts altogether, try using Chex or Rice Krispies cereals.
- People also love adding a cup of craisins to the mix for added flavor and texture.
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Adapted from Genius Kitchen.
These were delicious. I made them to use as Christmas presents and have to make another batch as my husband really likes them as well!
What if you use Almonds?? Would it be half of the peanut ratio ??
Are you using only almonds? I would use the same amount.
If I add raisins, how much to a batch?
You should safely be able to add 1 to 1.5 cups or you can swap out some of the nuts for additional raisins.
could you put marshmellows in this recipe
If you do, I think you’ll want to wait until the end and let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in and dropping them so the marshmallows don’t melt too much.
I just made this today and it’s DELICIOUS!
How long do you allow the chocolate to cool before adding the sprinkles?
Not too long. You will need to scoop and sprinkle in batches so the sprinkles stick.
Am I able to use salted dry roasted peanuts??
That should be fine, just omit the additional salt and note that they could be saltier.
Can you add Carmel?
I’ve never tried it so I’m not sure.
If I were to use Rice Krispies or corn chexs how many cups would you use? I love this recipe and have only used peanuts!
I would use between 8 and 10 cups!
I only have 60% bittersweet chocolate and 49% dark chocolate. Which would I use?
The recipe calls for 60%.
What does the salt do?
It smooths out any bitterness from the chocolate and makes for better flavor.
I love this candy and made the recipe with peanuts. It turned out great and everyone enjoyed the candy. My nephew has a nut allergy and I want to use rice krispies. What is the measurement for rice krispies, ie, 12 oz box. Also going to add heath brickle.
Hi Dianne, I have never actually make is with rice krispies but other readers have. I would start with a 12oz. box and see how it looks, if it looks like it could use more, add more 🙂 The heath bits sound like a great addition!
hi I only have milk chocolate and one almond bar can I use that instead of dark or is it better to do with dark too?
Hi Renee, You don’t have to use dark chocolate if you don’t have it on hand. You can add extra milk or semi-sweet chocolate to replace it. However, when you say you only have one almond bar, I’m assuming you have a 24oz. package of almond bark? If that’s the case you’ll want to reduce the chocolate and peanuts by 1 cup and the ratios should work out.
I make this often , basically the same recipe , but I put a layer of paper towels under the lid of the slow cooker , that keeps condensation from forming on the lid , and falling Into the candy !
Hi Smitty, with this recipe you shouldn’t get any condensation on the lid as there isn’t any liquid in the ingredients.
What is 60% chocolate
It’s just 60% chocolate, it will say it on the package just like it would say semi-sweet, dark, 80%, etc.
My daughter has a almond allergy and wants to try this recipe can there be something else substituted
Hi Tonya, Almond bark actually doesn’t contain almonds. Double check the package of the brand you pick up but it should be okay!
Have you ever tried them with pretzels? Or any other kind of nuts? I made them for Christmas and everyone went crazy for them!! I’d like to make them for my daughters birthday party as favors. I’d love to do a chocolate covered pretzel style but can’t figure out how I’d do it!
Hi Jessica, I have never made them with pretzels myself, but I know several have. I believe the loosely crush them first then put them in the crockpot. Peanut have also done Chex and Rice Krispies. And you can use any kind of nuts.
Can I use pecans instead of salted peanuts
Yes.
What if I just want White chocolates what do I do?
Hi Michelle, I would still use the almond bar to keep the consistency right, then swap your chocolate with white chocolate. Keep an eye on it though as white chocolate melts different than regular chocolate and I wouldn’t want it to burn in you.
Aloha…I’m ready to make this recipe but have only 16 oz of Almond Bark. Will the recipe still work with this reduced amount?
Hi Sue, I would cute the rest of the ingredient in half as well or substitute with candy melts or more chocolate.
Can these be frozen for later use?
Hi Lisa, They absolutely can, my husband loves eating them frozen too!