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Crock Pot Candy

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Crock Pot Candy is an easy, no-bake treat loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy roasted peanuts. Made right in the slow cooker, these sweet-salty clusters are perfect for gifting, snacking, or holiday dessert trays.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 60–70 candies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 16 oz salted dry roasted peanuts
  • 16 oz unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips
  • 2 (10 oz) packages peanut butter chips
  • 2 lbs white almond bark or vanilla candy coating, broken into chunks

Instructions

  1. Layer salted and unsalted peanuts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips over the peanuts.
  3. Top with almond bark or vanilla candy coating chunks.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours without stirring.
  5. After 2 hours, stir the mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheets.
  7. Let the candies cool and set at room temperature for several hours or chill in the fridge to speed up the process.
  8. Once firm, store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Add-ins like pretzels, mini marshmallows, or toffee bits can be mixed in before scooping.
  • Top with holiday sprinkles for a festive look.
  • Substitute peanuts with cashews or almonds if desired.
  • Use white chocolate chips or candy melts if almond bark is unavailable.
  • Can be made on the stovetop with low heat and constant stirring.

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