Crockpot Candy is a must make for the holiday season! It’s like chocolate covered peanuts but better! Only 4 ingredients and made completely in the slow cooker. It makes a ton so it is perfect for cookie tins or holiday parties!
These are a must make for me for my holiday cookie tins! Some of my other must makes for the holidays are Cranberry Orange Cookies, White Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers, and Italian Sugar Cookies.
This is my ultimate, most favorite recipe ever.
If I had to pick a signature recipe, this would be it.
And it’s not even mine.
My best friend Megan and her mom gave me this recipe years and years ago.
They make it every Christmas and every Christmas I would beg her to bring me some. I honestly had no idea it was so easy until she showed up at my house with all the ingredients on year and threw it all in the slow cooker.
Now I make at least 2 batches every holiday season to fill Christmas cookie tins and send as teacher gifts. It is so delicious, practically addictive, everyone loves it, and everyone you gift it to will be asking for the recipe!
Ingredients For Crockpot Candy
- White Almond Bark – this is a white melting chocolate that’s typically used for making almond bark. You can find it in the baking aisle of all large grocery stores, with the chocolate chips.
- German Chocolate Bar – this is a sweet baking chocolate that you can find in the baking aisle with the chocolate chips.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- Dry Roasted Peanuts
How To Make Crockpot Candy
- Add white almond bark, German chocolate bar, semisweet chocolate chips, and peanuts to slow cooker
- Let cook on low for 1 hour without messing with it
- After an hour, stir to combine everything
- Allow to cook for another hour, stirring every 15 minutes
- Drop spoonfuls of the candy onto wax paper and allow to cool completely
What Size Crockpot Do I Need for Crockpot Candy?
I use a 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe. I don’t recommend using anything much smaller than that but an 8 quart will work fine.
How Long Is It Good For?
Crockpot Candy is good for several weeks in the fridge. Make sure to store Crockpot Candy in an airtight container to keep it good for as long as possible.
I like mine room temperature so I recommend letting it sit on the counter for 10 – 15 minutes before serving. You can also serve it right from the fridge if you prefer!
What Is Almond Bark?
Okay, so it’s technically it’s not even called almond bark! It’s a candy coating (either vanilla or chocolate) but the packages usually have “Make Your Own ALMOND BARK!” on the front so everyone just calls it almond bark.
There are no almonds or nuts of any kind. It is a chocolaty candy coating that melts really easily and produces a glossy, beautiful candy. It also sets up really quickly so you don’t have candy sitting on your counter for hours and hours.
Almond bark available in most of the grocery stores near me (plus Walmart and Super Target) year round in the baking aisle right near the chocolate chips. During the holiday season, most stores will have huge baking displays where you can find almond bark as well. Or you can always order almond bark online.
If, for some reason, you can’t find it, the candy melts you find in the craft store work similarly.
What is a German Chocolate Bar?
You know that rich delicious German chocolate cake taste that you know and love? It gets it’s signature taste from German chocolate! It’s a dark baking chocolate that is slightly sweeter than semisweet chocolate.
And fun fact! It didn’t get it’s name from Germany! It was developed by a man named Sam German in the 1850’s and that’s how it came to be known as German chocolate.
It is made by Baker’s and will be right next to all the other Baker’s baking chocolate in the baking aisle of pretty much any grocery store. If you can’t find it, you can use semisweet and won’t be able to tell much of a different at all. Or you can always order a German chocolate bar online.
Help! My Crockpot Candy Isn’t Setting Up!
I have never had this problem but I have had readers say their Crockpot Candy takes forever to set up.
The amount of almond bark used in the recipe should make it set up pretty quickly, especially if your house isn’t super hot, but if you are having problems, transfer them to your refrigerator for a few minutes and they should set up very fast.
Can You Freeze Crockpot Candy?
Yes! If you are looking to get a jump start on your holiday baking, you can freeze it in an airtight freezer ziploc bag, making sure to remove as much of the air as possible.
Just let it thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter before serving.
More Crockpot Dessert Recipes
- Crockpot Crunchy Drop Cookies
- Slow Cooker Almond Joy Chocolate Clusters
- Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crumble
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Crockpot Candy
Crockpot Candy is a must make for the holiday season! It's like chocolate covered peanuts but better! Only 4 ingredients and perfect for cookie tins!
Ingredients
- 2 pound white almond bark
- 4 ounces German chocolate bar
- 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 ounces dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Add white almond bark, German chocolate bar, semisweet chocolate chips, and peanuts to slow cooker. Let cook on low for 1 hour without messing with it. After an hour, stir to combine everything. Allow to cook for another hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of the candy onto wax paper and allow to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
50Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g
tom stoddart says
Made these last nite and they were better than anticipated and hardened well. Choc. melted as stated.I used large salted Kirkland brand cocktail peanuts at Costco (cheaper). The German choc. bar is under the brand name of “Bakers”. Vanilla almond bark is just white candy choc.also found in baking section of grocery store.
kim says
I make mine in the microwave (still haven’t got a crockpot :( )
but its just as easy, I use two dark chocolate bars, one milk chocolate bar pistachios and salted peanuts.
and as a twist I put popping candy in there.
break the chocolate in small pieces in a plastic bowl, put it on 750watts in the microwave for 10 sec. stirr, heat again etc. until the chocolate has melted. stirr in all the ingriedients, start scooping on sheet +> done!
Nina says
Has anyone tried substituting raisins in place of the peanuts to make chocolate covered raisins?
amanda says
My experience with raisins in the crockpot (this was in overnight oats so not the same thing at all) is that they release a lot of juice and everything becomes really raisin-y. But since this isn’t cooked very long, it might be worth a try.
Jennifer says
if you were going to add raisins i would just wait until the chocolate was all melted (aka the hour it takes to cook it) then stir them in just before scooping it out
Nina says
Has anyone tried substituting raisins to make chocolate covered raisins using this recipe?
Caroline says
I have not used Raisins but I have used Pecans, Walnuts, Peanuts and Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts, which I chopped up…they were good but a little salty.
Teri says
Was the crockpot on low or high?
amanda says
The crockpot should be on low. Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
Donna says
Have you ever tried adding caramel? Sound good, but it might ruin the recipe.
traci says
I would love to hear if anyone has done this.
Lovell says
I used this recipie and did add Carmel but not to the mixture; as I placed the clusters on the wax paper I added the Carmel and then added another layer of cluster on top; I used Hershey caramel ice cream topping, this was my first attempt at this recipie so I may try a different type of caramel the next time. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed these treats.
Tiffany says
Instead of using all those different chocolates, could you use just chocolate bark?
amanda says
I haven’t tried it so I’m not 100% sure but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Thanks for reading! :)
dianne says
I make peanut clusters with chocolate almond bark all the time, the only difference is I put everything in a skillet and then heat it on a low temp in the oven.
Maureen says
I use chocolate bark every time and my family loves it!
Lucy says
I am going to try this but was wondering if anyone tried different combos of chocolate? The white chocolate has be confused about what it adds. Peanut clusters were my mom’s very favorite thing and I’d love to make some for Mother’s day and send them to my sibs.
amanda says
I’m sure it would be fine without the white chocolate. I would substitute regular almond bark though so you get that shiny finish even if you don’t refrigerate it.
Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Just poking around on your blog and whoa! Help me. I need this in my life. Like yesterday.
Lisa Brubeck says
Wow!!! These are amazing!! My Granddaughter and I made these last night!!! Going to be hard to keep my hand out of the Candy Jar….
Could easily become a Christmas tradition….
Thank you for sharing!!!
Merry Christmas to you all… May God bless You!!!
Vickie says
These were a resounding success with my 17 year old niece! Her Facebook post to me last night: “Your candy was great. I WANT MORE!!!” Thanks again for sharing this recipe with all of us. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Vickie says
Just made these tonight as part of our food gifting this year – along with some jam, pickles and cookies. These were so easy to make, and I loved having the crockpot do all the work! Thanks for sharing this recipe, along with all of the others you post.
Michele says
Thank you so much! I wonder, would this be the same as the candy coating that come in the circles in bags? The ones that are used for cake pops and lollipops?
amanda says
I think they’re similar. I haven’t tried them in this recipe though so I’m not sure how they would work. I assume they would though.
Michele says
Hi,
I am your newest follower! I want to make this candy but I can’t seem to find White Almond Bark. Peppermint Bark is everywhere (at least here in New Jersey) but I haven’t seen any other bark. Do I need to go to a specialty store to buy it? Thanks in advance for your help!
amanda says
The white almond bark should be in the baking aisle with all the chocolate chips and such. It comes in this big brick looking package and might say “white candy coating” or something like that.
Thanks for reading and commenting! Let me know if you still can’t find it and we’ll do some internet investigating for stores in your area! :)
Pattie O says
I’m having the same problem here… No White Almond Bark or White candy Coating either… in North Jersey :)
amanda says
Hmm. That’s bizarre. I’ve never tried it but places like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby should have the little discs of candy coating. I’m not 100% sure it would work in this but it might be worth a try since you can’t find the almond bark. Amazon also sells it: http://www.amazon.com/Log-House-Almond-Vanilla-20-Ounce/dp/B0047YVGZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1324655126&sr=1-1 Too late to order for the holidays though. :(
Debbie says
I’m from Pennsylvania and our Walmart sells it. I always pick it up for my friend in NJ. I’m not sure if she can’t find it there or not, but I always pick up a brick for her when I’m there. Good luck! Looking forward to trying this recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Margaret says
Yes, candy coating (or dipping chocolate) will work. I’ve been making this for years, dipping peanuts or almonds (never together). I melt the chocolate over hot water in a double boiler. I think chocolate disks are cheaper than the ingredients in this recipe.
Susan P. says
Sometimes it is called almond bark, too. Try in the Wilton Cake supplies area, too. Sometimes it is little round disks that are called candy melts. All the same thing! =)
veronica gutierrez says
what about the German chocolate bar? in the same aisle?
amanda says
Yup, everything should be with the baking stuff. Thanks! :)
Gleena says
You can substitute white chocolate chips if you can not find the almond bark.
Jo Ann says
I have a similar recipe, but mine calls for the chocolate almond bark instead of white, and uses half peanuts, half cashews—equally addicting!
Tricia says
Ohhh, it’s German’s Chocolate Bar. Thanks for the link -can’t wait to try this.
Dawn (HealthySDLiving) says
Yay, I’m so glad you posted these! They’re my FAVORITE and I’ve been trying to figure out what to make next week!
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Jenny says
This looks so simple – I have to try it!
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Sarah says
This looks great. So simple to make and a def family favorite.
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Laney says
Thanks! These look yummy and super easy!
peg kelly jackson says
these are super easy and it makes a lot. Someone gave me the idea to drop the candy in little candy papers which makes sense.I had so much candy I was running out of room for the wax paper. Candy is very good and a good project for kids to make at Christmas time.
Laney says
This may be silly, but what is a German Chocolate bar?
amanda says
I totally had to ask my friend what it was when she gave me the recipe. It’s with the chocolate chips & other baking stuff in the store. There’s a picture here: http://brands.kraftfoods.com/BakersChocolate/BakersBrands.htm in case you go searching for it.
peg kelly jackson says
german chocolate bar can be found in all grocery stores in the baking aisle where you will fing the almond bark and chocolate chips.It is a good size bar of chocolate and you will have to break it up to get it to melt with other ingredients.