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
Jayne says
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.
Dianne says
Yes you can freeze it and it tastes like you just made it. Yummy!
Effie Rogers says
Will last in tins or anything air tight for up to 3 months as I always start in Nov. for Christmas gifts and it is fine.
LAURA NARDUZZI says
YES YOU CAN STORE IT IN TINS OR EVEN PLASTIC COFFEE CONTAINERS I DO IT ALL THE TIME AND I MAKE MY X-MAS COOKIES AND FREEZE THEM TO IN COFFEE CONTAINERS
Michelle says
There are instructions on freezing this in this blog.
Daphne Brooks says
This looks so delicious! Was wondering if you could make this in the microwave. Would b much faster.
Tammy says
I always make this in the microwave. I use almond bark exclusively, chocolate and vanilla, 2 to 1. The only issue is it has to been heated for short periods (30 seconds to 1 minute max), stir each time and do not overcook. Add peanuts after chocolate is melted.
Brenda says
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.
Effie Rogers says
I have kept this candy in the refrigerator and in rooms that are cool for up to 3 months with no trouble.
connie anders says
wonder if you could use coconut instead of nuts?
Lena says
I use the bark that you melt, and coconut does very well. Lena
Effie Rogers says
I sometimes use both
Sheron says
I was wondering how the fat and sugar is removed from this recipe?
Kaite says
I AM DEAD. Hahahaha
Kathy says
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?
Sandy says
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
Tabatha says
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??
karen says
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
Gracx says
Can I use all white chocolate and white almond bark instead of the regualr chocolate to get all white fudge clusters.
K says
Do you put German chocolate bar in it?
Denise says
I didn’t put that in only because I simply missed it. Mine still came out wonderful!
Debbie says
How much does one batch yield? I need 7 dozen for a cookie exchange!
Janice Mendenhall says
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.
Maggie reede says
I have been told that it depends upon your humidity
Effie Rogers says
If the humidity is high it will take longer to set up
Susan Dominguez says
Do I have to use German chocolate or can I use something differnt
Annette says
Sets up faster in fridge
Sarah says
Have you ever tried to freeze the nut clusters?
Geneva says
I love to make this candy! Been making it for years. I’ve made it with milk chocolate, also with butterscotch, and pecans & walnuts. Always turns out wonderful. You should always put the nuts in first. So yummy!
Carolyn says
I have this recipe but mine says cook on low 2 hours and no peeking or stirring. What do you think?
Beth F says
Those extra add-ins sound delicious! I’ll definitely be trying those!! Thanks for mentioning ;)
Stevie says
Just curious…
If I made this and then put gen inside of cookie cutters to set for a fun neighbor gift, would the peanut cluster be able to be easily taken out of the cookie cutter when my neighbors went to eat it or would it just stick to the insides of the cookie cutter???
Joyce says
How is the best way to store these?
Lori says
makes between 80and100
Robbie says
I’m a substitute teacher and I’m wanting to make this to give out to the teachers I have subbed for this year around 20 and add the office staff so 6 a how much does this make should I double it ?
Janet says
Looks delicious lol
Ashley says
So my husband and I are trying this candy and I was wondering when it’s done how long till it get hard should we keep it out in room temp or should we put it in fridge?
Jaxie says
Looks great. I can hardly wait to make it.
Richard says
have loved this candy since I was a kid and you could get it from bulk barn in Canada ,
but now can not find it anywhere until now thank you so much