Description
This Crockpot Christmas Candy recipe is a festive and easy-to-make treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts, rich chocolate, and optional sprinkles, this no-bake candy comes together effortlessly in a slow cooker. It’s ideal for gatherings or gifting, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 2 cups peanuts (dry roasted or salted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Chocolate and Peanut Butter
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 lb vanilla almond bark
- 1 lb chocolate almond bark
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep: Begin by spraying your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the candy mixture from sticking to the sides during cooking.
- Add Ingredients: Place the vanilla almond bark, chocolate almond bark, dark chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, peanuts, and chopped pecans into the slow cooker.
- Cook: Set your slow cooker to low heat and cook for 2 hours, or alternatively set it to high heat and cook for 1 hour. Stir the mixture every 20 minutes to ensure even melting and blending of the ingredients.
- Shape Candy: Once cooked and thoroughly combined, scoop 2 tablespoons of the mixture into individual muffin liners placed in a muffin tin. If desired, sprinkle Christmas sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped candy for 1 to 2 hours until firm. After chilling, the candy is ready to enjoy or package for holiday gifting.
Notes
- Use nonstick spray generously to prevent sticking inside the crockpot.
- Stirring every 20 minutes is crucial to avoid burning and to ensure smooth melting.
- Ensure candy is fully firm before removing from liners to prevent breaking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute nuts with seeds and choose nut-free chocolate alternatives.
