Description

This Crockpot Candy recipe is a simple, no-fuss way to create delicious, melt-in-your-mouth candy using a slow cooker. Combining dry roasted peanuts, unsalted peanuts, three types of chocolate, and vanilla extract, this sweet treat is perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking. The candy sets into bite-sized spoonfuls that you can customize with sprinkles or sea salt for a delightful finishing touch.

Ingredients

Scale

Peanuts

16 oz dry roasted peanuts
16 oz unsalted peanuts

Chocolate

12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz milk chocolate chips
1 lb white almond bark, broken into chunks

Flavoring and Garnish

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles or sea salt (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Layer the Ingredients: Place the dry roasted peanuts and unsalted peanuts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to create a solid base layer for the candy mixture.
Add Chocolate and Almond Bark: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and broken white almond bark chunks over the peanuts to cover them completely.
Cook the Mixture: Cover the crockpot and cook on the LOW setting for 2 hours, allowing the chocolate and almond bark to melt slowly. Do not stir during this time to ensure even melting.
Stir Until Smooth: After cooking, remove the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly until the chocolate is completely smooth and fully combined with the peanuts. Then mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Drop Spoonfuls: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto wax or parchment paper, creating individual candy pieces. If desired, decorate the tops with sprinkles or a pinch of sea salt.
Cool and Set: Allow the candies to set at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until firm. To speed up the process, refrigerate the candies until fully set.
Serve or Store: Once set, serve the candy immediately or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.

Notes

Do not stir the mixture while cooking to ensure even melting of the chocolate and almond bark layers.
You can customize toppings with different types of sprinkles or a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet-salty contrast.
Store candy in an airtight container to keep it fresh and avoid humidity.
If almond bark is unavailable, white chocolate chips can be substituted.
Refrigerate the candy for quicker setting if you’re short on time.