Crockpot candy are salty, sweet, and crunchy chocolate peanut clusters.
This tasty homemade candy is easy to make with just 4 ingredients!
If you are making homemade candy for the holidays or looking for a great hostess gift, this crockpot candy will be your new favorite treat!
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This recipe makes a big batch meant for sharing. Everyone loves the sweet and salty combination.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make crockpot candy.
- dry roasted peanuts- I recommend salted peanuts. The salt compliments the sweet chocolate.
- 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
Steps how to make crockpot candy
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 to cool or in individual cupcake liners.
- Once completely cooled and harden (approximately 30 minutes), store in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Tip
After adding the clusters to the parchment paper, you can top with red, white, and green sprinkles to add Christmas colors. Do this before the candy clusters cool.
Note
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.
How long do they last?
Your 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.
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.
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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 2 pounds dry roasted peanuts.
- Add 4 ounces Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate bars.
- Cover with 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Top with 2 pounds of 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 to completely cool.
- Once completely cooled and harden (approximately 30 minutes), store in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Heather
Sweet, salty, crunchy from just 4 ingredients ! These are so fun!
Colleen
I loved making these in the slow cooker and excited to make them again with my grandchildren!
Linda
Never tried making candy in a crockpot before and this turned out perfect. I am making again for Halloween.
Shobee
This was a delicious and easy dessert to make. It makes such a huge batch!
Allyssa
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!
Gwynn Galvin
Such an easy and delicious recipe. I'll be making these over and over again!
Amy Liu Dong
It is so easy and delicious. My kids and I will def love this. Thank you!
Nart
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!
Heidy
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!
Tammy
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!
LaKita
This candy recipe is so simple, sweet, and delicious. Love that it's made in the slow cooker and can be frozen!!
Chenée
This looks so delicious! I love that you can make it in the crockpot!
Jackie
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.