Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy is a fantastic easy candy recipe. Perfect for snacking, a cookie tray, or for gifting! Creamy chocolate, peanuts, salt, and a few sprinkles make a new holiday favorite. #ChristmasSweetsWeek
It is hard not to get excited for Christmas and holiday candy this time of year! There are so many delicious homemade goodies! We are chocolate lovers in our house. My husband and sons particularly love peanuts as well. I love to make candy during the holidays, and I especially love a recipe that is a little hands-off and super easy for a sweet treat.
My Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy is as easy as they come. Everything goes into the slow cooker and about an hour and a half later of practically hands-free prep besides a few stirs and scoops, and I have delicious little clusters that we can enjoy, or gift to family and friends!
Like I said, this candy is also a great gift. I like to place the candy in mason jars, close, and tie seasonal bow around the lid for a quick and easy gift for a holiday party.
What do you need to make Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy?
- Unsalted Peanuts
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 70% Dark Chocolate
- Almond Bark
- Salt
- Sprinkles
- Wax Paper
- Slow Cooker
How do you make Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy?
- Place peanuts, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, almond bark, and salt into the slow cooker. Do not stir. Set temperature to low and cook for 1 hour.
- Open lid and stir the candy gently. The solids should be melted. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Open the lid and stir. Place several sheets of wax or parchment paper on the counter.
- Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp portions on the wax paper. Top with sprinkles.
- Wait for the candy to completely harden and set before storing the candy. The candy can be kept at room temperature, but it is prepared to store in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
My chocolate is not setting- what can I do?
Make sure that you use the correct amount of almond bark or the chocolate may have trouble setting. To help the process, the candy can be placed on a cookies sheet and placed in the fridge to help the chocolate set.
Does almond bark have almond in it?
It does not. There is flavoring in almond bark but it, actually, contains no almonds. It is a vanilla flavored candy coating.
Can I freeze the candy?
Yes, the candy can remain unfrozen 2-3 week, but frozen it will keep for over a year. Simple store the candy in a freezer safe sealable bag.
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy
Ingredients
- 32 oz unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 32 oz white almond bark, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 oz 70% chocolate, cubed
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Place peanuts, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, almond bark, and salt into the slow cooker. Do not stir. Set temperature to low and cook for 1 hour.
- Open lid and stir the candy gently. The solids should be melted. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Open the lid and stir. Place several sheets of wax or parchment paper on the counter.
- Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp portions on the wax paper. Top with sprinkles.
- Wait for the candy to completely harden and set before storing the candy. The candy can be kept at room temperature, but it is prepared to store in the fridge.
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I can’t believe you made this candy in the slow cooker! Brilliant idea. I need to give it a try. And I also have a weakness for anything with peanuts and chocolate, so I know I would love this Christmas treat!
These look fantastic, I’ve never seen this before being cooked in a pressure cooker.
Thank you for sharing
The candy that is a must to make if you have a slow cooker. Such a sensational recipe to have on hand. Yum.