Description

This Crockpot Christmas Candy is a delightful no-fuss holiday treat made by slowly melting layers of white almond bark, German sweet chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with salted and unsalted roasted peanuts. The mixture is cooked gently in a crockpot, then spooned out into festive clusters that harden into deliciously rich and crunchy candies, perfect for gifting or festive celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate and Bark

2 pounds white almond bark, broken into chunks
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken into pieces
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Nuts

16 ounces salted dry roasted peanuts
16 ounces unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Toppings (Optional)

Holiday sprinkles for topping

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Instructions

Layer Ingredients: Place the white almond bark, German sweet chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large crockpot, layering them evenly. Then add both the salted and unsalted dry roasted peanuts on top without mixing.
Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Do not stir during this cooking time to allow the chocolate to melt evenly and slowly.
Combine Mixture: Once the chocolate chunks are fully melted, remove the lid and stir the contents thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
Form Candies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate and peanut mixture onto a sheet of parchment or wax paper spaced apart for setting.
Add Toppings: If desired, immediately sprinkle festive holiday sprinkles onto the spoonfuls before the candy sets to add color and texture.
Cool and Set: Allow the candies to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour or until completely firm and set.
Store Properly: Once set, transfer the candies to an airtight container to maintain freshness until ready to serve or gift.

Notes

This recipe produces a large batch, making it ideal for holiday parties or gifts.
For a tidier presentation, use mini cupcake liners to hold each candy cluster.
Customize by mixing in extras like pretzels, mini marshmallows, or crushed peppermint to suit your taste.
Make sure to verify that all ingredients are gluten-free if this dietary requirement is necessary.