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Crockpot Christmas Crack

Crock Pot Christmas Crack

Rich, melty layers of chocolate, peanut butter chips, and salty peanuts collide in this absurdly easy crock pot Christmas crack—your slow-cooked shortcut to holiday candy bliss. No stress, just sweet and salty magic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 40 candies
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 16 oz unsalted peanuts
  • 16 oz salted peanuts
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz milk chocolate chips
  • 10 oz peanut butter chips
  • 24 oz white almond bark or vanilla candy coating, broken into blocks

Optional Add-Ins

  • sprinkles for decorating
  • flaky sea salt for topping
  • crushed mini pretzels for crunch

Instructions
 

  • Layer the peanuts. Add the unsalted peanuts to the bottom of your slow cooker, then top with salted peanuts.
  • Add your chips and bark. Pour in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, then the milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and finally, the broken almond bark blocks on top.
  • Cook gently. Cover and set your slow cooker to low. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes without stirring.
  • First stir. Uncover and stir the mixture until everything is fully melted and smooth.
  • Cook a little more. Cover again and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Final stir and rest. Turn off the slow cooker, stir once more, then cover and let the mixture rest for 30 minutes (off heat).
  • Scoop and cool. Spoon the mixture into heaping tablespoon-sized mounds on parchment paper. Top with sprinkles or sea salt if desired. Let cool at room temperature for about an hour until firm.

Notes

Storage: Once set, store candy in an airtight container at room temperature (cool, dry place) for up to 2 weeks, or in the fridge for up to a month. Freeze for up to 2 months (double wrapped).
  • Customize: Swap in your favorite nuts, add dried fruit, or include pretzel pieces for extra fun. Butterscotch chips also work as a peanut butter chip substitute.
  • For gifting: Make ahead and store in jars or treat bags. Just keep candy cool and dry for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Crockpot Candy, Christmas Crack, Easy Candy, Holiday Treat, Slow Cooker Candy
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