Description
Crockpot Candy is a simple and delicious no-bake treat combining roasted peanuts and an array of chocolate chips melted together in a slow cooker. This easy recipe requires minimal hands-on time and yields rich, smooth candy pieces that can be customized with sprinkles or sea salt toppings. Perfect for parties or gifting, it’s a sweet snack that melts in your mouth with balanced flavors from milk, semi-sweet chocolate, and white almond bark.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 16 oz dry roasted peanuts
- 16 oz unsalted peanuts
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1 lb white almond bark, broken into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Layer the Ingredients: Place the dry roasted peanuts and unsalted peanuts at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even layer. Then, add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips evenly over the peanuts, followed by the almond bark chunks on top.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on the LOW setting for 2 hours without stirring. This slow melting process ensures the chocolate and almond bark melt evenly without burning.
- Combine: After cooking, stir the mixture thoroughly until the chocolate and almond bark are melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavors.
- Spoon Onto Wax Paper: Drop spoonfuls of the melted candy mixture onto wax or parchment paper, spacing them out to allow setting. Optionally, sprinkle with sprinkles or sea salt for added decoration and flavor.
- Cool and Set: Allow the candy drops to set at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until firm. To speed up the setting process, place them in the refrigerator.
- Serve or Store: Once set, serve the candy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to keep them fresh and delicious.
Notes
- Use a low setting on your crockpot to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Do not stir during the cooking time to ensure even melting.
- For faster setting, refrigerate the candy after spooning onto wax paper.
- You can customize this recipe by adding nuts of your choice or mixing in dried fruit.
- Ensure the almond bark is broken into small chunks for easier melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
