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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Easy Chocolate Crockpot Candy Recipe

Easy Chocolate Crockpot Candy Recipe

By: Rebecca  |  Published: October 5, 2018  |  Updated: December 28, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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Crockpot Candy is an easy recipe loaded with peanuts, almond bark, and lots of chocolate and super simple to make in the slow cooker! Topped with some festive sprinkles, this pop-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing at holiday parties. #crockpotcandy #chocolate #christmas #christmascandy via @sugarandsoulco

Crockpot Candy is an easy recipe loaded with peanuts, almond bark, and lots of chocolate and super simple to make in the slow cooker!

Topped with some festive sprinkles, this pop-in-your-mouth treat is perfect for sharing at holiday parties. Add it to a tin with Pretzel Turtles, Muddy Buddies, and Snowball Cookies for a sweet treat for neighbors, friends, and more!

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.

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!

How To Make Crockpot Candy:

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 crock pot 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 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!

How To Make Crockpot Candy

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.
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.

How To Serve Crockpot Candy

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

A plate filled with crockpot candy decorated with halloween sprinkles.

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 Holiday Candy Recipes:

  • Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Peanut Butter Balls
  • Christmas Crack
  • Cookie Dough Truffles
  • Divinity Candy
  • Microwave Caramels
  • Polar Bear Paws
Chocolate candies with halloween sprinkles on a white plate.

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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.

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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.

Crockpot Candy

Rebecca Hubbell
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.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Setting Time 2 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 75 candies
Calories 174

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

  1. If you cannot find almond bark, substitute with white chocolate and add 1 tablespoon of shortening.
  2. 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
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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Adapted from Genius Kitchen.

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  1. Lana says

    January 1, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    December 21, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    I can’t find the almond bark, but I have seen white chocolate bars. However they only come in 4 oz packs so do I need to buy 8 of them? That seems like a lot

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 21, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Hi Melissa, yes, the white chocolate route can get expensive. You can also use white candy melts. They are the little wafers that come in different colors, these will have a similar result as the almond bark.

      Reply
  3. Michaela says

    December 21, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Do you think it would be good if I used half peanuts and half Rice Krispies?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 21, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      I’m not sure, but I think it would be fine.

      Reply
  4. Savannah says

    December 17, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    How long does it take to set?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 17, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      It can take up to 2 hours depending on the temperature of the room. You can speed it up by sticking them in the fridge or freezer.

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 17, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious! 🤤

    Reply
  6. Gigi Mueller says

    December 16, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  7. Bon says

    December 16, 2020 at 11:07 am

    What if you use Almonds?? Would it be half of the peanut ratio ??

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 16, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Are you using only almonds? I would use the same amount.

      Reply
  8. Donna says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:06 am

    If I add raisins, how much to a batch?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 15, 2020 at 10:09 am

      You should safely be able to add 1 to 1.5 cups or you can swap out some of the nuts for additional raisins.

      Reply
  9. Rosie M Russell says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    could you put marshmellows in this recipe

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 15, 2020 at 7:01 am

      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.

      Reply
  10. Jess says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this today and it’s DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  11. Brenda says

    December 12, 2020 at 2:49 am

    How long do you allow the chocolate to cool before adding the sprinkles?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 12, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Not too long. You will need to scoop and sprinkle in batches so the sprinkles stick.

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    December 10, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Am I able to use salted dry roasted peanuts??

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 10, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      That should be fine, just omit the additional salt and note that they could be saltier.

      Reply
  13. Danielle says

    December 3, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Can you add Carmel?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 4, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      I’ve never tried it so I’m not sure.

      Reply
  14. Jen says

    November 30, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 30, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      I would use between 8 and 10 cups!

      Reply
      • Melissa Walls says

        December 15, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        I only have 60% bittersweet chocolate and 49% dark chocolate. Which would I use?

      • Rebecca Hubbell says

        December 15, 2020 at 4:42 pm

        The recipe calls for 60%.

  15. Jana says

    November 29, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    What does the salt do?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 29, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      It smooths out any bitterness from the chocolate and makes for better flavor.

      Reply
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