Christmas Crockpot Candy
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If you’re looking for a way to easily make candy for the holiday season, this Christmas Crockpot Candy might become your go-to. With creamy peanut butter, salty peanuts, and loads of chocolate, all with festive sprinkles on top, these candies are the sweet treat you need for your holiday dessert table — and don’t skip on wrapping them in pretty packaging for the ultimate sweet gift for the holidays or any time of year.
On the search for more easy snacks, drinks, and sweets you can make in a slow cooker? Check out my Crock Pot Chex Mix, Mulled Wine, Cheesy Lasagna Dip, and a Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate, which you can keep warm at parties in the crockpot.
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Why We Love This Easy Crockpot Candy Recipe
- Super Simple. There are no fancy ingredients or techniques and you don’t even need a candy thermometer!
- Stays Fresh. This easy homemade candy will last for weeks at room temperature or in a cool dark place.
- Quick. The slow cooker does most of the work. The cooking time is about 1 hour, and a few minutes to portion them out and top them with sprinkles.
- Festive. With holiday sprinkles, these peanut clusters are a hit on any cookie tray or holiday table.
Ingredients Needed
For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Milk chocolate chips
- Salted peanuts
- Peanut butter
- White chocolate chips
- Holiday sprinkles
How to Make Christmas Crockpot Candy
When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
This easy recipe is the best way to make a holiday treat quickly! It requires only a handful of simple ingredients and only takes about an hour (mostly hands-off) from start to finish.
- Line a few sheet pans with wax paper (or parchment paper) and set aside
- Combine all ingredients (except sprinkles) in a slow cooker on low for 1 hour. Stir until smooth, then scoop onto lined pans, add sprinkles, and cool completely.
Storage Tips
This candy stays fresh for a while so it’s perfect for making ahead for gifts and parties. You can even store it at room temperature or in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container.
Freeze the Christmas candy in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter.
Kitchen Notes + Tips
- Be sure to read the recipe completely before beginning the candy-making process.
- Lining a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper makes it easy to lift the peanut clusters off once they’ve cooled.
- Carefully remove the crockpot lid to avoid any dripping condensation from getting into the chocolate.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop is a convenient way to portion the candy.
- Add sprinkles quickly before the chocolate hardens.
Recipe Variations And Additions
- Chocolate – Change up the chocolates by replacing some or all of the chips with semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
- Bark – Swap out the white chocolate for white almond bark.
- Salt – For a salty and sweet candy, sprinkle in some fine sea salt.
- Spice – Add a pinch of cayenne pepper powder for a spicy kick or for warm flavor, add a little cinnamon.
- Peanuts – For more peanut buttery flavor, add in some peanut butter chips.
- Nuts – Swap out the peanuts for other different nuts like macadamia nuts, pecans, or walnuts.
- Add-ins – Try stirring in some toffee bits, peppermint bark, or mini marshmallows.
- Seasonal Sprinkles – Want to make this a seasonal favorite? Use green sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day, red ones for Valentine’s Day, or just adjust them given the holiday!
- For easy sharing – Scoop the candy mixture into mini cupcake pans lined with festive cupcake liners.
This easy Crockpot Candy recipe combines peanuts and chocolate for a sweet treat that’s effortlessly made in your slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have delicious, shareable candy ready in no time!
Christmas Crockpot Candy
This easy Crockpot Candy recipe combines peanuts and chocolate for a sweet treat that’s effortlessly made in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 16.5 ounces milk chocolate chips (1 ½ bags)
- 16 ounces salted peanuts
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 5.5 ounces white chocolate chips (½ a bags)
- holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep a few sheet pans with wax paper (or parchment paper) and set aside.
- Add all of the ingredients (except for the sprinkles) to a large slow cooker. Cover and heat on low for one hour. Then give everything a good stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- If needed, continue uncovered on low until chocolate is melted and smooth (15-30 minutes) and stir again.
- Then quickly scoop spoonfuls (about 1.5-2 tablespoons) of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the prepared pans and quickly top with sprinkles.
- Let them cool completely (about an hour) before serving.
Notes
STORAGE:
Store candy in an airtight container at room temperature or a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks.
NOTES:
- Read through the entire recipe before starting the candy-making process.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment or wax paper for easy removal of the peanut clusters once cooled.
- Remove the crockpot lid carefully to prevent condensation from dripping into the chocolate.
- A 2-tablespoon cookie scoop makes portioning the candy a breeze.
- Add sprinkles promptly before the chocolate sets.
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