Crockpot Christmas Candy Recipe
This Crockpot Christmas Candy recipe combines smooth melting chocolates and salted roasted peanuts into festive, bite-sized treats. Using a slow cooker, the chocolates gently melt and blend with the peanuts, allowing for easy preparation with minimal hands-on time. Topped with colorful holiday sprinkles, these candies make a perfect seasonal gift or party treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: Approximately 30 candies (2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces lightly salted roasted peanuts
- 10 ounces 60% cocoa baking chocolate
- 4 ounces 48% cocoa baking chocolate
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate
- 10 ounces vanilla flavored candy melts
- Holiday sprinkles (red, white, and green)
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients: In a 2.5-quart or larger slow cooker, evenly layer the ingredients starting with the peanuts at the bottom. Then add the 60% and 48% cocoa baking chocolates broken into smaller pieces, followed by the white chocolate, and finally the vanilla flavored candy melts on top.
- Cook in the slow cooker: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cover. Let ingredients cook undisturbed for 1 hour to gently melt. After 1 hour, stir the mixture carefully to combine peanuts and chocolates, then continue cooking on LOW for another 1½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Cool the mixture: Turn off the slow cooker but keep it covered. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes, letting the mixture thicken slightly to make scooping easier.
- Prepare the baking sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking of the candies.
- Portion the candies: Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon portions of the chocolate and peanut mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Space each candy about ½ inch apart so they don’t stick together.
- Decorate with sprinkles: While the candies are still wet, generously sprinkle red, white, and green holiday sprinkles over them for a festive finish.
- Set the candies: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until the candies are completely set and firm to the touch. Once set, they are ready to serve or package as gifts.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker of 2.5 quarts or larger to ensure even melting and avoid overflow.
- Be gentle when stirring melted chocolate to maintain a smooth texture without seizing.
- Ensure candies are cooled completely before packaging to prevent sticking.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to swap holiday sprinkles for other decorative toppings like chopped nuts or edible glitter.
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