Festive Crock Pot Chocolate & Peanut Candy Recipe
This Crock Pot Christmas Candy is a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat combining layers of white and milk chocolate almond bark, semi-sweet chocolate chips, salted peanuts, and creamy peanut butter, all topped with festive holiday sprinkles. Perfect for gift-giving or enjoying with family, this no-bake recipe made in the slow cooker simplifies candy-making during the busy holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 1 pound white chocolate almond bark
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Nuts and Peanut Butter
- 3 cups salted peanuts
- 1 cup peanut butter
Toppings
- Holiday sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Line the crock pot with parchment paper or spray it lightly with non-stick spray to make candy removal easier.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate almond bark in the crock pot and set it to low heat, allowing it to melt gently. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
- Add Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Once the white chocolate is melted, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in Salted Peanuts: Stir in the salted peanuts evenly into the melted chocolate mixture to distribute the nuts throughout the candy.
- Add Peanut Butter: Dollop the peanut butter over the chocolate mixture in the crock pot and gently swirl it in with a spoon or spatula, creating a marbled effect.
- Add Chocolate Almond Bark Layer: Break up the chocolate almond bark into small pieces and add them on top, allowing them to melt gradually. Stir gently once melted for an even chocolate layer.
- Decorate: Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the top of the chocolate mixture while it is still warm to ensure they stick.
- Set the Candy: Turn off the crock pot and let the candy cool completely at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator to set firmly.
- Cut and Serve: Once the candy has hardened, lift it out using the parchment paper and cut it into pieces for serving or packaging as holiday gifts.
Notes
- Use salted peanuts to enhance the sweet and salty flavor balance.
- Ensure the crock pot is on the lowest setting to avoid burning the chocolate.
- For a nut-free variation, substitute peanuts with crushed pretzels or omit them altogether.
- Store the finished candy in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles according to holiday themes or personal preference.
Keywords: Crock Pot candy, Christmas candy, holiday treats, white chocolate candy, peanut butter candy, slow cooker candy