Crockpot Candy Recipe
This easy and indulgent recipe combines the crunch of peanuts with rich chocolate in a slow cooker for a sweet treat perfect for gifting or snacking!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Parchment paper-lined baking sheets
- Spoon or scoop
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce jar dry roasted salt peanuts
- 1 16-ounce jar dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 4-ounce bar German sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 2 pounds almond bark cut into pieces 950g
Instructions
Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread salted and unsalted peanuts evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the semisweet chocolate chips, chopped German sweet chocolate, and almond bark pieces in layers on top.
Cook in the Slow Cooker:
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 2 hours without stirring.
Mix the Chocolate and Peanuts:
- After 2 hours, stir the mixture until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
Form the Clusters:
- Use a spoon or scoop to drop mounds of the mixture onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Add sprinkles or flaked salt on top, if desired.
Cool and Set:
- Let the clusters cool at room temperature for about 4 hours until firm. Alternatively, refrigerate for 1 hour to speed up the process.
Store and Enjoy:
- Transfer the clusters to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 month.
- These rich and crunchy chocolate peanut clusters are a simple and satisfying treat, perfect for holiday platters or everyday indulgence!
