Crockpot candy are salty, sweet, and crunchy chocolate peanut clusters. They are a super easy homemade candy that are made with only 4 ingredients! They are great to make for Christmas candy, holiday cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or sharing with your friends and neighbors!
"Made this yesterday afternoon and it was so easy. They are delicious. My family and friends said they are outstanding. Love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it." ★★★★★- Jackie
The holiday season is so busy. I love making homemade treats, but I don't have time for labor intensive recipes this time of year. That is why this recipe is great. You just throw the ingredients together, cook in a slow cooker, and stir! The end result is a huge batch of candy perfect for sharing!
My friends and family love the salty and sweet combination. I hope you love them as much as we do. Enjoy! XOXO -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following simple ingredients to make crockpot candy.
- dry roasted peanuts- I recommend salted peanuts. The salt compliments the sweet chocolate. Salted almonds and cashews make a great substitution.
- Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate -If you cannot find German's, you can substitute with semi sweet, but add 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- vanilla flavored candy coating or almond bark
(*The full recipe with ingredient measurements is located at the bottom of the post.)
Decorating tip
After adding the clusters to the parchment paper, you can top with red, white, and green holiday sprinkles to add Christmas colors. Do this before the candy clusters cool.
Crushed candy canes are also a pretty and tasty topping.
Steps
Follow these easy steps on how to make crockpot candy.
- In a crock-pot, pour the dry roasted peanuts.
- Add the Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate bars.
- Cover with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Top with vanilla flavored candy coating or almond bark. Cook on low heat for 2- 3 hours. Stir every 25-20 minutes.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of clusters on parchment paper or in individual cupcake liners. Allow the clusters to cool at room temperature.
- Once completely cooled and harden (approximately 30 minutes), store in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Candy Tip
Do not skip on the vanilla candy coating or almond bark. It not only adds flavor, it allows the candy to set up and harden.
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How long does the candy last?
Crockpot candy chocolate peanut clusters will last up to 3 weeks stored in an airtight container in cool space such as the pantry.
Can you freeze peanut clusters?
Chocolate peanut clusters can be frozen in an air tight container for up to 3 months.
It is best to align the container with wax paper to prevent the candy from freezing onto the container.
About the recipe
This recipe is featured in Women's View Magazine. I invited Alice (pictured above) to help make these with me. This is a great recipe to make with kids because it is so simple to make.
Alice is one of my dear sweet neighbor friends. She is a clever, spirited, beautiful 10-year-old who dreams of becoming a chef and running her own restaurant when she grows up. In the meantime, I enjoy her company creating fun and sweet things in my kitchen.
When you make this crockpot candy, tell me what you think in the comment section! I would love to hear back! My readers will too.
Also post your picture of your sweets on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Candy-Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Equipment
- crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salted dry roasted peanuts
- 4 ounces Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 pounds vanilla flavored candy coating or almond bark
Instructions
- In a crockpot, pour dry roasted peanuts.2 pounds salted dry roasted peanuts
- Add Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate bars.4 ounces Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate
- Cover with semi-sweet chocolate chips.12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Top with vanilla flavored candy coating or almond bark. Cook on low heat for 2- 3 hours. Stir every 25-20 minutes.2 pounds vanilla flavored candy coating
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of clusters on parchment paper or in individual cupcake liners. Allow to completely cool.
- Once completely cooled and harden (approximately 30 minutes), store in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Jackie says
Made this yesterday afternoon and it was so easy. They are delicious. My family and friends said they are outstanding. Love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Chenée says
This looks so delicious! I love that you can make it in the crockpot!
LaKita says
This candy recipe is so simple, sweet, and delicious. Love that it's made in the slow cooker and can be frozen!!
Tammy says
One of my favorite holiday candies to make! Brings back so many fun memories and it's a tradition in my home to make now...love the idea of using the crockpot!
Heidy says
This crockpot candy was so easy to make! The entire family enjoyed it. I usually buy these at our local candy store, but from here on out, I will be making them at home, thanks to your fantastic recipe. Have a great day!
Nart says
These are really good and so easy to make! Love that there are only four simple ingredients needed too. My nephews and niece love it!
Amy Liu Dong says
It is so easy and delicious. My kids and I will def love this. Thank you!
Gwynn Galvin says
Such an easy and delicious recipe. I'll be making these over and over again!
Allyssa says
This recipe is so easy to make and super flavorful! It tasted so delicious! Will surely have this again! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing crockpot candy recipe! Highly recommended!
Shobee says
This was a delicious and easy dessert to make. It makes such a huge batch!
Linda says
Never tried making candy in a crockpot before and this turned out perfect. I am making again for Halloween.
Colleen says
I loved making these in the slow cooker and excited to make them again with my grandchildren!
Heather says
Sweet, salty, crunchy from just 4 ingredients ! These are so fun!