Description
This Crock Pot Christmas Candy recipe offers a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat combining layers of white and chocolate almond bark, semi-sweet chocolate chips, salted peanuts, and creamy peanut butter, topped with festive holiday sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at holiday gatherings, this no-fuss recipe uses a slow cooker to gently melt and blend the ingredients into a rich, nutty, and colorful confection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 1 pound white chocolate almond bark
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix-ins
- 3 cups salted peanuts
- 1 cup peanut butter
Topping
- Holiday sprinkles (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Set your crock pot to low heat to gently melt the chocolate layers without burning.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate almond bark in the crock pot and let it melt slowly, stirring occasionally to ensure a smooth texture.
- Add Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Once the white chocolate is partially melted, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and continue stirring to blend them evenly with the white chocolate.
- Incorporate Chocolate Almond Bark: Add the chocolate almond bark pieces to the crock pot, stirring until all the chocolate is fully melted and combined.
- Mix in Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate mixture and stir vigorously until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Salted Peanuts: Fold in the salted peanuts evenly throughout the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
- Transfer and Sprinkle: Pour the mixture into a lined or greased baking pan, spreading it evenly. Immediately sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
- Set and Chill: Allow the candy to set at room temperature briefly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up completely.
- Serve: Once set, cut the candy into squares or pieces and serve, or package for gifting.
Notes
- You can substitute salted peanuts with other nuts like cashews or almonds if preferred.
- If you don’t have a crock pot, use a double boiler or microwave carefully in short bursts to melt the chocolate and peanut butter.
- Store the candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before refrigerating for an extra flavor dimension.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanuts and peanut butter with seeds and sunflower butter.
Keywords: Crock Pot, Christmas Candy, Holiday Treats, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Nuts, Festive, Easy Dessert