Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy
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4.8
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy
Description
The recipe unites multiple peanut and chocolate ingredients in a slow cooker to melt together without direct heat, reducing the risk of scorching. The gradual melting process, interrupted by occasional stirring every 15 minutes after the first hour, allows the ingredients to meld slowly into a smooth and rich consistency. The inclusion of dry roasted salted peanuts adds crunch and saltiness, balancing the creamy and sweet elements from the peanut butter chips and chocolates.
After cooking, the mixture is scooped onto wax or parchment paper in small piles and decorated with red and green nonpareil sprinkles, lending a festive appearance. Setting at room temperature or chilling solidifies the candy to a firm but easily biteable texture.
This candy serves well as a homemade holiday treat or snack. It requires minimal active hands-on time during melting and no baking, making it accessible for various skill levels.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces peanut dry roasted, salted
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark chopped
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 tablespoon nonpareil sprinkles red and green colors
Instructions
- Add the peanuts, peanut butter chips. Chopped almond bark, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter to a 6-quart crockpot.
- Place a paper towel or clean tea towel on top of the crockpot and place the lid on. Cook on low for 1 hour without stirring.
- After 1 hour, stir the ingredients together. Cover the crockpot back up with the paper towel/tea towel and lid.
- Stir every 15 minutes until the chocolate and peanut butter are completely melted and smooth. This will take 2 to 3 15 minute intervals.
- Once completely melted, place a piece of wax paper/parchment paper down. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the candy into piles on the wax paper.
- While the candies are still wet, sprinkle the tops with nonpareil sprinkles.
- Let the candies firm up at room temperature or place in the fridge for about 1 hour for quicker results.
- Place the candies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 35candies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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