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
Amy says
how long does it take to set up?
amanda says
A couple hours to set up completely. :)
Lani says
Can you help with the measurement of the peanuts? I bought my peanuts in bulk and don’t know what 24oz is out of my big bag. I know that’s 3 cups in liquid form, but not sure about this. Sorry if this is silly, but just want to have a rough idea of the amount of peanuts to put in.
amanda says
I’d say it’s about 4 cups?
Melissa says
I’m allergic to peanuts. Can I use almonds instead? If so, what is the best choice roasted salted or plain?
amanda says
Yeah, you can definitely use almonds. I like using salted nuts but you can do plain if you aren’t into the sweet/salty combo. Pecans are really good in it too. :)
Lisa says
For those who say they don’t like white chocolate – don’t worry, you can’t taste it! It just gives the chocolate a super creamy texture and tastes like chocolate! I don’t like white chocolate either.
nikki says
I cooled these off an now I’m going to dip them n colored sprinkles too make them look festive
Amy Clark says
Made these twice last year and they will be made again this year!! Easy! Perfect! Love!!!
Britta Nerber says
I’m wondering if there is anyway to incorporate caramel into these. My husband and my three boys love turtles. Any ideas?
Helene says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it with broken up pretzel pieces! And then an other batch with raisins, and one with cashews….
Jackie says
Ok, this is one of our family favorites. However, we use 1 16 oz of unsalted and 1 16 oz jar salted roasted peanuts. Peanuts are placed in the bottom of the crock pot. Then chocolate chips, German Sweet Chocolate bar broken into pieces, and 2 lbs of white bark broken into pieces. Place lid on and cook on low for 3 hours. DON’T TAKE LID OFF! Unplug crock pot and leave for 30 minutes. DON’T TAKE LID OFF. Then stir well and use cook cookie scoop to make perfect candy!
Scott says
Made these tonight for my son. He’s asleep already….I’m worried he may not get any! LOL I will say I only had to leave them in for 3 stirrings after the initial hour. They were more than ready! Very easy and very good! A single dad’s dream!
Tami Solner says
What is the best way to store these?
amanda says
I usually keep them in those tins you see in store around the holidays. Any air-tight container should be fine.
Tami Solner says
So they don’t need to be refrigerated?
amanda says
No, they get way too firm in the fridge. I guess you could store them in there but just remove them awhile before serving.
Pam says
Wondering do you leave the lid on the crock pot when cooking? Does the moisture dripping down effect it?
amanda says
Yes, keep the lid on. I’ve never had a problem with the moisture. :)
Nancy says
I’ve tried making chocolate in the crockpot before but it seized up on me. Do you leave the top on during the time the chocolates are melting? I’m thinking the condensation from the top being on caused it to seize, but none of your comments or the directions say top on or off. I’m really excited to try this recipe, but don’t want to ruin another batch.
amanda says
Keep the top on. I’ve never had a problem with the moisture. My slow cooker doesn’t really create a whole lot of moisture in 2 hours so I think that might be why it works. Thanks so much! :)
Angie says
That helps a lot! Thank you :)
Sara says
These sound great! I was wondering about the peanuts. The recipe says dry roasted. The dry roasted peanuts in stores around here have a season salt on them and I’m not sure how that would taste in chocolate. Do you use those or just the plain salted cocktail peanuts?
amanda says
I use Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted. I don’t think I would try the seasoned salt ones. I’m sure cocktail peanuts would work.
Sara says
Thanks for answering so quickly! I really didn’t think the seasoned peanuts would go very well with chocolate. lol
Bobbie says
I have made this for years, using chocolate almond bark and SALTED cashews. This is so good, the salt and chocolate mixture, and cashews are easier to chew!!! More expensive, but worth it in my book.
kakki says
I’M a fan of cashews myself. They are easier to chew and if making to share with seniors, the softer nuts might be in order. But either way, these sound awesome and I will definitely try. Any suggestions for someone who dislikes white chocolate?
Angie says
How many servings would you say one batch makes?
amanda says
A ton! I’m really not sure though. I’m usually able to fill up 4 or 5 cookie tins, if that helps any.
Wendy says
I made them yesterday and used the mini muffin tins to scoop into and it made 105 of them!
Sherry Darnell says
I made this today. It was so easy to make and like it says the recipe makes a lot. Next time I may half it. My family loved it. Thanks so much for the recipe!
amanda says
I’m really not sure. I would assume you could but I don’t really want to tell you that it would work and have it be a complete disaster. If you look up a few comments, there’s someone that said they make a microwave version – I think that would work better with regular white chocolate. I know it’s not as simple as doing it in the slow cooker but if you’re dying to try it, it might be the best option. Thanks again! :)
Lizzie says
What’s white almond bark??
amanda says
It’s a white chocolate-type candy that melts easier than real white chocolate. Kind of like those candy coating chips. You can find the white almond bark in the baking aisle of pretty much any grocery store. Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
Lizzie says
Thanks. I live in Ireland and I’m pretty sure you can’t get it here. I’ve never heard of it. Would white choco work as a substitute?
Linda Koshinski says
How would it turn out if you used the caramel chips?
Annmarie says
Hello, Wow This was great! I have pinned this on Pinterest and I got 179 Re-pins on my first time pinning this! Notice a surge in traffic? it was probally from me ha ha! Well I also made it, and now I am a fan it was great! and Thank you!!!