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Dec 18, 2019

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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!

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!

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! 

I also love to fill Christmas cookie tins with my Cranberry Orange Cookies, Eggnog Fudge, and Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies.

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!

Ingredients For Crockpot Candy

  • White Almond Bark
  • German Chocolate Bar
  • 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 my 6 quart Crockpot Multicooker for this recipe. It is the perfect size for this recipe and I love it because not only can it slow cook, it also works as a pressure cooker. 

How To Store Crockpot Candy?

Make sure to store Crockpot Candy in an airtight container. I always store mine on the counter but if you notice yours melting, put them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them. 

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!

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. 

It is available in all 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. 

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!

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.

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!

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 ziptop 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. 

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!

More Crockpot Dessert Recipes

  • Crockpot Crunchy Drop Cookies 
  • Slow Cooker Almond Joy Chocolate Clusters 
  • Crockpot Caramel Apple Crumble 

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Yield: 50 servings

Crockpot Candy

Crockpot Candy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pound white almond bark
  • 4 ounces German chocolate bar
  • 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
  • 24 ounces dry roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the candy onto wax paper and allow to cool completely.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

50

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g

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Comments

  1. Annette says

    Aug 04, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    Sets up faster in fridge

    Reply
  2. Tabatha says

    Aug 12, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    I just made a batch of this today. And for some reason it is not getting hard. The candy is so soft you have to use a spoon to pick it up. Not sure why??

    Reply
    • karen says

      Aug 26, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      I put mine in freezer for about 10 minutes. It sets up and stays that way. I use semi sweet chocolate and it is delicious. I make it once or twice a year

      Reply
      • K says

        Dec 21, 2017 at 6:09 am

        Do you put German chocolate bar in it?

        Reply
      • Debbie says

        Dec 08, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        How much does one batch yield? I need 7 dozen for a cookie exchange!

        Reply
    • Janice Mendenhall says

      Oct 11, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      I’m Jane Mendenhall I just got done making this candy 4 hours ago and it wont set up it is still soft, what did I do wrong I followed your directions, please let me know.

      Reply
  3. Kathy says

    Aug 23, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    So was it ever decided why some people’s candy didn’t set up?
    If so, how do I prevent that from happening.
    Has anyone used regular salted peanuts instead of dry roast? Did it come out ok?
    And, was it decided that it is best to put the nuts in first?

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      Aug 29, 2017 at 11:50 pm

      I use half salted peanuts and half unsalted peanuts. Just the right amount of salt that way. I put the peanuts on the bottom crock pot on low for 90mins to 2 hours. Then stir it only once. The candy sets up nicely. I keep mine in the refrigerator to keep it nice and solid

      Reply
  4. Sheron says

    Aug 24, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    I was wondering how the fat and sugar is removed from this recipe?

    Reply
  5. connie anders says

    Aug 26, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    wonder if you could use coconut instead of nuts?

    Reply
    • Lena says

      Dec 17, 2017 at 12:52 am

      I use the bark that you melt, and coconut does very well. Lena

      Reply
  6. Brenda says

    Aug 27, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    Last year I made a couple kinds of candy this way. I followed the directions completely. Once I was ready to take out of the crock pot, I had the wax paper to put it on, and it hardened in no time. i never had to put it in the freezer, until I was ready to store it away, until I gave it out to family/friends.

    Reply
  7. Daphne Brooks says

    Aug 27, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    This looks so delicious! Was wondering if you could make this in the microwave. Would b much faster.

    Reply
  8. Jayne says

    Aug 28, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Does anyone know if these freeze? Any idea how long they will keep in a tin? We have a bake sale coming up and these would be great but I can’t obviously bake everything at the last minute. We also have a huge Christmas event coming up and these would be great in the seniors gift bags too but again, they need to be make earlier and stored. So.. any information in regards to storing (tin/freezer?) and for how long would be greatly appreciated.

    Reply
  9. Donna says

    Aug 30, 2017 at 8:37 am

    I have made these in the micro wave and on stove top. They are very simple and very tasty. I have frozen them for later gifts and they are great

    Reply
  10. Regina cress says

    Sep 09, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Just finished making this candy. It is delicious, but i also had a problem with them setting up. I wont go into detail, it was ugly, but i finally got most of them into the freezer. As soon as i got the wax paper off of the counter though, i noticed them beginning to harden. Next time i will place the wax paper on cookie sheets that i cooled in the freezer or fridge.

    Reply
    • Debby Harper says

      Oct 25, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Maybe a heavier paper like freezer paper would do better

      Reply
  11. KEN says

    Sep 14, 2017 at 12:48 am

    BETTER THAN PEARSON’S NUT GOODIES. TOOK THESE TO CHRISTMAS FAMILY GETTOGETHER. THEY DIDN’T LAST TIL DINNER.

    Reply
  12. Joyce anderson says

    Oct 05, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    I have made these twice and it’s so easy and delicious. I have had no problem with the candy setting up. I use cookie sheets under the wax paper. I use the salted cocktail peanuts. Thank you! For sharing.

    Reply
    • K says

      Dec 21, 2017 at 6:13 am

      Thank you,never made these yet,do you have to use German chocolate?

      Reply
  13. Jan says

    Nov 10, 2017 at 8:23 am

    Can I double this recipe?

    Reply
  14. Brenda Wynell says

    Nov 15, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Could you use pecans. Instead

    Reply
  15. shelly garcia says

    Nov 17, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Put them in muffin cups much easier and better for giving out at Christmas time

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      Dec 13, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      That’s what I do also…the metal lined cups the best

      Reply
  16. Pam says

    Nov 23, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    How long can I store in air tight glass container?

    Reply
  17. Susan says

    Dec 08, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    Do you close the lid or leave uncovered?

    Reply
  18. Brook Brown says

    Dec 11, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Can I use Chocolate Almond Bark instead?

    Reply
  19. Brenda L Hewer says

    Dec 11, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Made these and they are delicious. Can I freeze these til 22 or 23??

    Reply
  20. Steven long says

    Mar 06, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I’ve made this a couple of times and it always turns out well, I’ve also added raisins to it which is a combination I really like!

    Reply
  21. Nancy W says

    Mar 19, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    I have made these several times and my grandkids all love them. I added broken up small pretzels and we all loved them.

    Reply
  22. Sarah says

    Mar 30, 2018 at 10:32 am

    My grocery store only had 20 oz packages of the almond bark so it looks like I am about 8 oz shy of 2 lbs, does anyone know if that would matter or not?

    Reply
  23. Rena says

    Dec 07, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Curious about the moisture from crockpot ruining the chocolate, anyone have any issues with this?

    Reply
  24. Robin says

    Dec 15, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Try putting towel over crockpot before putting lid on do condensation doesn’t drip into the crock pot cavity. Condensation/water can affect set up.

    Reply
  25. Twana says

    Dec 22, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    I made these candies this evening…Fire…sooooo delicious!!!

    Reply
  26. Michelle says

    Dec 28, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    Just made these this morning, and they turned out wonderful! I want to make more with different kinds of nuts, and maybe with toffee chips next! Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
  27. Amy says

    Nov 24, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    3rd year making this. It always comes out perfect! This year I used mini cupcake papers to hold it. Love!

    Reply
  28. Vickie says

    Dec 27, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Love it. My youngest daughter made it for dessert,our Christmas dinner. We love it! Better than any store bought candy/cookie. Easy to make.

    Reply
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