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.
coconut oil or nonstick spray for greasingoptional
16ouncesdry roasted, salted peanuts
1cupdark chocolate chips
1cuppeanut butter chips
1cupwhite chocolate chips
1cupsemi-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.
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.