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Crockpot Candy is an easy, hands-off sweet treat made in the slow cooker using a mix of chocolate, nuts, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for holidays or gifting, this no-fuss dessert recipe delivers rich, chocolatey clusters with minimal effort and maximum flavor. It’s a must-make for busy seasons or big-batch treats.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 40–50 candy clusters
  • Category: Dessert, Candy, Holiday
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1½ cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 package (16 oz) white almond bark (or white chocolate chips)
  • 2 cups unsalted peanuts (or a mix of peanuts and other nuts)
  • Optional:
    • Holiday sprinkles
    • Crushed pretzels
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Toffee bits
    • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Add peanuts to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Layer semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white almond bark on top. Do not stir.
  3. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 2 hours.
  4. After 1 hour, gently stir the mixture. Stir again after 2 hours, when everything is fully melted.
  5. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop clusters onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Add sprinkles or other toppings immediately while the candy is still warm.
  7. Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate to set faster.

Notes

  • Use any combination of nuts like almonds, pecans, or cashews.
  • Swap some chocolate chips with butterscotch or dark chocolate for variety.
  • Add pretzels or cereal for a salty-sweet crunch.
  • Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate after scooping for decoration.
  • Store at room temp, in fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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