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 – I use salted because I like the sweet and salty flavor. If you don’t even sweet and salty, use unsalted peanuts.
How To Make Crockpot Candy
- Combine. Add white almond bark, German chocolate bar, semisweet chocolate chips, and peanuts to slow cooker
- Cook. Let cook on low for 1 hour without messing with it
- Stir. After an hour, stir to combine everything
- Cook. Allow to cook for another hour, stirring every 15 minutes
- Finish. 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.
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.
Variations
- I really like to make crockpot candy with pecans or cashews! It is a lot more expensive to make it that way but it’s also more addictive!
- Change up the sprinkle colors based on the time of year or holidays! Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day!
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
Gary Jordan says
Just made it and tried one , Not for the pre-diabetic at all . Very sweet ,actually to sweet for me so i am giving these away. Any way to cut back on the sweetness ? It is very smooth but wow that is too much ! I feel the almond bark ( which has no almonds ) is like eating crisco . Maybe i will try next time with Chocolate melt wafers and skip the almond bark and semi sweet chips all together . Any suggestion on how to tone this down ? TIA !
Harriet says
A small chunk of paraffin will help set the candy…had a recipe for fudge years ago and paraffin was added to set up the fudge
Angie says
The Best! was a hit at my family….first half I made large candies
second were smaller…made lots! and shared as many as I could!
pam says
my grandson loves making these for Christmas this recipe does make a lot so be prepped took extra to work was a big hit……..will be doing it again this year
Floyd Johnson says
I just took them out of the crockpot 1/2 hour ago,how long do i need for them to set up. I have a fan blowing on them now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda Heflin says
I always put the nuts on the bottom so my chocolate doesn’t burn, I saw a post saying to put almond bark on bottom, do you have a suggestion?
Karen says
Do you have to use German chocolate?
Melody says
I am unable to find the Almond Bark. What can I use in its place ?
amanda says
Anything labeled “candy coating” or “candy melts” will be the same thing. :)
Erin says
How about white chocolate chips?
Brenda Smith says
This is a wonderful gift for any chocolate lover. You can exchange about anything for the nuts. So quick and easy!
rubykay southard says
cant wait to try some of these candy.
Terrie says
I can find the almond bark in only 24 0z. packages. Will that suffice or must I add 8 oz from an additional pkg.?
Paula says
I found almond bark at Walmart Market in one pound packages. They had chocolate and vanilla (white). Their baking isle is very well stocked, when I can’t find an item in my regular store I always find it at Walmart!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Rita says
Can this recipe be frozen and used in a couple of weeks?
cheyenne says
Does it have to be german chocolate, and would it taste ok to use the regular chocolate almond bark? I know using different ingredients will change the taste but i still want it to taste yummy lol
Kaylee says
Made this yesterday- so easy and tasty!! We replaced the peanuts with Craisins due to allergies. Yummy and chewy. I think next time we might try adding chopped almonds, too. (They’re the only nut none of us is allergic to, and I think I’d like the bit of crunch!)
Thanks for a great recipe!
Karen Knebel says
Microwave chocolates, then add nuts. Much quicker!!!
Peggy Hoffman says
Pretzels would be good substitute for peanuts.
Vanessa Viera says
Do you use salted or unsalted peanuts?
Laura says
What brand is the pot you used in this video ? Thank you very much
Ginny Calvert says
Can’t wait to make this!
Joanne says
I think walnuts will also be good. Or english walnuts? What does anyone think.
Sue wade says
I used walnuts and peanuts..it was great