This is the easiest Christmas candy you’ll ever make! With simple ingredients and slow-melted chocolate, these crockpot peanut clusters are perfectly sweet, no-fuss, and full of flavor.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Chocolatey, crunchy, and satisfyingly nutty, these crockpot peanut clusters are pure candy bliss!
- Difficulty: This might be the easiest candy you will ever make. There is no baking and no tempering; just mix and chill for a sweet, fuss-free treat everyone loves.
- Serving Suggestions: These are perfect for filling tins or treat bags with other sweets like sugar cookies, peanut butter cups, and peanut butter bars for teachers, neighbors, and gifting all season long.
Ingredient Tips
- White Almond Bark or Candy Melts: Almond bark melts and sets beautifully without tempering, while candy melts offer easy melting, quick setting, and beginner-proof results.
- Chocolate Chips: For smoother melting, use high-quality chocolate like Ghirardelli or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate can also be used.
- Peanuts: Buy lightly salted peanuts. If you purchased fully salted peanuts, add them to a strainer to shake off the extra salt.
- Variations: Don’t just settle for peanuts. Swap them for mixed nuts, sliced almonds, cashews, or pecans. Add a festive touch by sprinkling the melted chocolate with mini marshmallows, toffee bits, or crushed candy canes after melting.
How to Make Crockpot Peanut Clusters
- Add ingredients to a slow cooker (full recipe below).
- Cover and heat on low, stirring every 30 minutes, until everything is fully melted.
- Scoop small mounds onto parchment or wax paper.
- Let clusters rest at room temperature until firm.
Holly’s Holidays Hacks
- A Crockpot liner will make for easier cleanup.
- Remember to stir every 30 minutes, so the chocolate melts evenly and doesn’t scorch.
- Check to ensure the slow cooker is set on low heat; high heat can seize the chocolate.
- For uniform holiday treats, use a cookie scoop.
- If the chocolate looks too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon of neutral oil. It will also give it extra shine.
- To prevent sticking, be sure to use wax or parchment paper.
- Add toppings like sprinkles or crushed candy canes right after scooping while the chocolate is still soft.
- Store only when fully hardened so clusters don’t smudge or clump.
Cool, Chill, & Celebrate
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- If your kitchen runs warm, pop them in the fridge while they set. They will stay fresh and firm for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze in a single layer, then move to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Let thaw at room temperature before serving so the chocolate stays smooth.
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Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Only 3 ingredients are needed for this no fuss Crockpot peanut clusters recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds white almond bark broken into chunks, or candy melts
- 2 (12 ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 (16 ounce) jars lightly salted dry roasted peanuts *
Instructions
- Add white almond bark, chocolate chips, and roasted peanuts to a 6-quart crock pot and stir to combine.
- Cover and heat on LOW for 1.5-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Line a counter or baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the paper.
- Allow clusters to cool completely until hardened, about 1-2 hours at room temperature.
Notes
If using regular salted peanuts, put them in a fine mesh strainer and shake off some of the salt.
These will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. If the kitchen is warm, then store them in the refrigerator. They will stay firm and fresh for up to 2 weeks. Or freeze in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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