Description
A simple and delicious Crockpot Candy recipe perfect for making large batches of sweet and nutty treats with minimal effort. Featuring dry roasted and unsalted peanuts combined with layers of semi-sweet, milk chocolate chips, and white almond bark, this no-stir crockpot candy is finished with a touch of vanilla and optional sprinkles or sea salt for extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 16 oz dry roasted peanuts
- 16 oz unsalted peanuts
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1 lb white almond bark, broken into chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Layer the Ingredients: Place the dry roasted peanuts and unsalted peanuts evenly at the bottom of your crockpot as the base layer.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Almond Bark: Sprinkle the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips evenly over the peanuts, followed by the chunks of white almond bark on top, layering the ingredients without mixing.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to LOW. Allow the candy to cook undisturbed for 2 hours to enable the chocolate and almond bark to melt and blend smoothly with the nuts.
- Stir to Combine: After 2 hours, remove the lid and thoroughly stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Then mix in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Form Candies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto sheets of wax or parchment paper in small piles.
- Decorate (Optional): Sprinkle with optional sprinkles or a pinch of sea salt to add texture and visual appeal.
- Cool and Set: Allow the candy pieces to set at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until firm. Alternatively, refrigerate the candies to speed up the setting process.
- Serve or Store: Once set, enjoy your crockpot candy immediately or store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews for variety.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure sprinkles are gluten-free or omit.
- If you prefer a smoother candy, gently melt the almond bark separately before combining.
- Refrigerating the candy helps speed up the setting but may make it firmer.
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper if preferred to prevent sticking.
- Ensure the crockpot is clean and dry before layering ingredients for best results.
