Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe
These easy, rich, and nutty peanut clusters come together with minimal effort using a slow cooker. A mix of white melting chocolate, sweet baking chocolate, and semi-sweet chips coats roasted peanuts for a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for holiday gifts or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- 5-quart or larger slow cooker
- Ice cream scoop or tablespoon
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets (optional, for extra space)
- Airtight container for storage
- Spatula for stirring
Ingredients
- 2 lbs White Melting Chocolate
- 8 oz Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 16 oz Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
- 8 oz Cocktail Peanuts
- 4 oz Sweet Baking Chocolate
Instructions
- Line your kitchen counter with parchment paper or prepare three baking sheets with parchment, as this recipe makes a large batch.
- In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, add white melting chocolate, sweet baking chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Add all the peanuts to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly to coat them evenly in the chocolate.
- Replace the lid and switch the slow cooker to Warm, or turn it off while leaving the crock in place to keep the mixture warm.
- Using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon, drop small mounds of the peanut mixture onto the parchment paper.
- After all the mixture has been used, rinse the crock with hot water for easy cleanup.
- Let the peanut clusters set for about an hour until firm.
- Once set, transfer them to an airtight container.
- These clusters stay fresh for about a week and make great gifts!
Notes
- You can use a mix of roasted, salted, or unsalted peanuts depending on your taste preference.
- Try adding a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of caramel on top before the clusters set for extra flavor.
- Substitute some of the peanuts with almonds, cashews, or pecans for variety.