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Crockpot Candy Recipe

Crockpot Candy is a simple, indulgent treat made with creamy almond bark, rich chocolate, and crunchy peanuts. Melted to perfection in a slow cooker, it’s scooped into bite-sized clusters, topped with sprinkles, and set for a delightful snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 80 people
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Wax paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
  • 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
  • holiday sprinkles (optional)
  • 2 lbs white almond bark (might be labeled as white candy coating), broken or chopped into smaller squares
  • 4 oz bar German sweet chocolate, broken or chopped into smaller squares

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.
    spraying-the-slow-cooker-for-crockpot-candy recipe
  • Add chopped almond bark, chocolate chips, and German chocolate to the slow cooker.
    chopped-almond-bark-chocolate-chips-and-german-chocolate-to be melted in-a-crockpot
  • Place a clean kitchen towel over the slow cooker, then cover with the lid.
    placing-a-towel-over-the-crockpot-and-covering-with-the-lid so the chocolate melts with even heat
  • Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce to LOW for another hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
    cooking-the-chocolate-jn-crockpot-to-melt-it-evenly on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce to LOW for another hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes
  • Remove the lid and towel carefully to prevent condensation from dripping into the chocolate.
  • Stir in peanuts until fully coated.
    putting-peanuts-in-melted-chocolate to let the peanuts be covered in chocolate completely
  • Drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto wax-paper-lined baking sheets.
    dropping-candy-mixture-onto-wax-paper to cool it down and let it take shape
  • Sprinkle with decorations, if desired, and cool until set.
    sprinkling-decorations-on-crockpot-candy for presentation and ready to be served
  • Serve when firm and enjoy.
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Notes

  • Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or chopped nuts for a festive twist.