If you want to make a crunchy, sweet candy from scratch, try this Crockpot Peanut Candy. It tastes great and is easy to make using the slow cooker.
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Candies
Do you enjoy chocolate candy with peanuts for added flavor and a crunch? If you normally buy these types of treats at stores, you can learn how to make the chocolate treats at home using a few ingredients, including chocolate and white chocolate.
Once you start making the candy at home, you may never go back to buying it from the grocery store again.
Why You’ll Love this Crockpot Candy Recipe:
- Effortless. It requires minimal effort to make the candy. The slow cooker will do most of the work for you!
- Holiday friendly. You can prepare this candy for all kinds of occasions, including birthday parties and baby showers.
- Chocolate-y goodness. You can indulge in a decadent chocolate dessert that tastes great on its own and when added to different treats, such as ice cream.
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How to Make Chocolate Crockpot Candy with Peanuts
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Put your white chocolate and regular chocolate in the slow cooker with your peanuts and set it to high.
- Allow the ingredients to cook for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 2 hours. Stir your ingredients and then grab spoonfuls of the chocolate with peanuts, adding it to a lined baking sheet.
- Melt the extra white chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it is completely melted.
- Once you have melted the white chocolate, use a spoon to drizzle it over your peanut clusters as a finishing touch.
You will need chocolate and white chocolate to create the Crockpot Peanut Candy. Both types of chocolate will add flavor to this treat. You can use milk, dark, or a mix of both.
To make crockpot candy on the stovetop, melt the chocolates over medium heat until melted, then stir in the peanuts. Continue to follow the recipe from step 4 onward.
Place your Crockpot Peanut Candy in a container with a lid. You can keep it fresh on the countertop for up to 2 weeks. It is also possible to store the candy in the refrigerator, especially if you like it cold and crunchy.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to use the high setting on the crockpot to get your candy to turn out right.
- If you do not like peanuts or cannot have them, you can substitute them with other nuts, such as pecans or cashews.
- Use a spoon to help you drizzle the melted bark over your peanut clusters.
Instead of buying chocolate candy at the store, you can learn how to make it at home using simple ingredients. Your Crock Pot Peanut Candy will taste delicious.
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Candy Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounces melting chocolate 397 grams
- 8 ounces white chocolate 227 grams, divided
- 16 ounces dry-roasted peanuts 448 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Crockpot
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Place the melting chocolate, 6 ounces of the white chocolate, and the peanuts in a crockpot on HIGH.14 ounces melting chocolate, 8 ounces white chocolate, 16 ounces dry-roasted peanuts
- Cook for 1-2 hours or until chocolate is completely melted. While the chocolate melts, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Stir the contents of the crockpot together until they are well combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the remaining 2 ounces of white chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
- Using a spoon, drizzle melted bark over peanut clusters. Chill until hardened.
Notes
- Make sure to use the HIGH setting on the crockpot to get your candy to turn out right.
- If you do not like peanuts or cannot have them, you can substitute them with other nuts, such as pecans or cashews.
- You can also use your favorite crunchy cereal or pretzels in place of the nuts.
- Use a spoon to help you drizzle the melted bark over your peanut clusters.
This recipe is so simple. I got this made in no time. I will be making more ! Delicious!!
I am making your crockpot candy!