Crockpot Candy is the ultimate recipe for homemade candy! Made by slow-cooking a variety of chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanuts, this easy recipe for Crockpot Candy is absolutely delicious and almost completely hands-off.

Close up of crockpot candy cut open to show peanuts covered in melted chocolate.

Reasons To Love Crockpot Candy

Made with just 5 simple ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients you can find at any grocery store to make this super simple homemade candy.
Made without almond bark. This recipe for Crockpot Candy does not use almond bark, which results in a richer, more decadent-tasting homemade candy.
No-bake treat. Instead of standing over the stove or turning on the oven, this treat cooks up in the crockpot, making it the perfect treat to enjoy when it is too hot to bake.
Minimal hands-on work. The only hands-on time for this recipe is scooping out the nut clusters. The rest of the work is done by the slow cooker, making this recipe super simple!
Everyone LOVES this recipe for Crockpot Candy. While Crockpot Candy resembles a classic nut cluster or chocolate-covered peanuts, it is made with a variety of chocolate and peanut butter chips creating a uniquely flavored treat that is a welcomed surprise.
Endless uses. Perfect for gift-giving, Christmas treats, or just a special treat to enjoy yourself.

Notes on Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients for slow cooker crockpot candy labled on white counter.

Chocolate Chips: I use both dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best of both worlds. The dark chocolate adds a rich chocolate flavor and bitter note to help balance out the sweetness of the white chocolate chips. The semi-sweet chocolate adds a classic chocolate taste.
White Chocolate Chips: The white chocolate adds a sweet undertone to the candy clusters.
Peanut Butter Chips: Peanut butter and chocolate are a natural combo and the peanut butter in this candy adds a creamy, rich, nutty undertone. Delish!
Peanuts: It is best to use dry-roasted salted nuts for this recipe, as the salt will help to balance out the sweetness of the candy. If you happen to have unsalted nuts, simply add ½ teaspoon of kosher salt to the mixture.
Slow Cooker: This recipe is designed for a standard, 6-8 quart, slow cooker. The low heat of the slow cooker will melt the chocolate evenly and beautifully--it is really quite something!
Cookie Scoop: To scoop out the nut clusters, I use a medium or small cookie scoop. If you don't have a cookie scoop, using spoons will work just as well.
Parchment Paper: You will need parchment paper or a silicone mat to place the candy on. This will prevent the chocolate from sticking to the surface as it cools.
Kitchen Towel: You will need a clean kitchen towel to place between the lid and base of the crockpot to absorb condensation.

Flavor Variations on Crockpot Candy

Crockpot Christmas Candy: After scooping the chocolate peanut clusters out onto the parchment paper, sprinkle them with festive Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
Almond Crockpot Candy: Feel free to use 16 ounces of whole roasted almonds in place of the peanuts.
Nut-Free Crockpot Candy: If you are nut-free, small pretzels, raisins, or mini marshmallows are a great alternative to use to make these candies. I would suggest using 2-3 cups total of mix-ins in place of the peanuts. You will also want to replace the peanut butter chips with either additional white or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Butterscotch Crockpot Candy: I have replaced the peanut butter chips with butterscotch chips for a sweeter, buttery-tasting Crockpot Candy. While I prefer the peanut butter variation myself, the butterscotch variation received rave reviews from my various taste testers.

Tips for Making Crockpot Candy

The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Lightly grease the liner of your slow cooker. This will make clean-up MUCH easier!
Use a towel. Place a clean kitchen towel over the liner of the slow cooker and then place the lid on the slow cooker. This is REALLY important as the towel will absorb any condensation, preventing moisture from dripping into the chocolate, which would cause the chocolate to potentially seize up.
Cook on low heat. Don't be tempted to turn the heat to high heat, or your chocolate chips and peanut butter chips may burn.
Use a small cookie scoop. Once the chocolate is fully melted, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the crockpot candy into small mounds onto parchment paper. This will make simple work of making individual candy clusters.

Melted chocolate chips coating peanuts in a slow cooker.

Storing Crockpot Candy

Storage: Crockpot candy needs to be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot and will last for up to 2 weeks. If your house is on the warmer side, it is best to store the candies in the refrigerator, rather than at room temperature, to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Freeze: While you can freeze the nut clusters in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months, keep in mind that freezing chocolate can cause the chocolate to change color and the flavor will be slightly impacted.

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Chocolate covered nut cluster cut open to reveal peanuts.

Crockpot Candy

It doesn't get much easier than this recipe for Crockpot Candy! Peanuts are coated in a variety of melted chocolate, creating a homemade candy that is absolutely delicious! Perfect for gift-giving, Christmas treats, or just a special treat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Chilling: 15

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: clusters

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

▢ coconut oil or nonstick spray for greasing optional
▢ 16 ounces dry roasted, salted peanuts
▢ 1 cup dark chocolate chips
▢ 1 cup peanut butter chips
▢ 1 cup white chocolate chips
▢ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Lightly grease the liner of the slow cooker with coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
Spread the peanuts out on the bottom of the slow cooker. If your nuts are not salted, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle the 4 different kinds of chocolate chips over the peanuts.
Place a clean kitchen towel over the liner of the slow cooker and then place the lid on the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to LOW heat. Cook on low heat for 1 hour. Remove the lid and towel and give the mixture a stir. If needed, recover and continue to cook for 15-30 minutes until the chocolate is fully melted.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid again, and mix the nuts evenly into the melted chocolate until everything is nice and combined and the nuts are fully coated in the chocolate mixture.
Using s small cookie scoop or two small spoons, scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the crockpot candy into small mounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Allow the candy to set up and the chocolate to harden at room temperature for an hour or so, or speed up the process by placing the trays into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Remove the candy from the silicone mats or parchment paper and store them for up to 14 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool, dry spot.

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Notes

Using Unsalted Nuts: If you happen to have unsalted nuts, simply add ½ teaspoon of kosher salt to the crockpot before slow cooking.

Variations:

Crockpot Christmas Candy: Add festive Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate hardens to the crockpot candy mounds.
Almond Crockpot Candy: Use 16 ounces of whole roasted almonds in place of the peanuts.
Nut-Free Crockpot Candy: If you are nut-free, small pretzels, raisins, or mini marshmallows are a great alternative to use to make these candies. I would suggest using 2-3 cups total of mix-ins in place of the peanuts. You will also want to replace the peanut butter chips with either additional white or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Butterscotch Crockpot Candy: I have replaced the peanut butter chips with butterscotch chips for a sweeter, buttery-tasting Crockpot Candy.

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