Crockpot Candy
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Crockpot Candy
Description
This recipe combines chocolate almond bark, white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mixed nuts melted together in a crockpot. The slow, low heat helps the chocolates melt evenly without scorching. Once fully melted and mixed well with butter and nuts, the mixture is dolloped onto parchment to cool and set. Sprinkles add a decorative finish and a slight crunchy contrast. The result is individual clusters of rich, varied chocolate with nutty bits throughout. This candy requires minimal stirring and hands-on time, relying on slow cooking for melting.
The candy can be served as bite-sized treats for gatherings or gift-giving. It’s convenient to prepare in advance and store at room temperature. Variations in nut choice or sprinkle styles can customize the candy. Letting the candy sit for an hour ensures it hardens to a firm consistency for easy handling and serving.
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate almond bark package
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 cups mixed nuts I used peanuts and almonds
- Sprinkles
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine all chocolates in a crockpot along with butter and nuts. Cover.
- Cook on low for 1 hour, then check/stir. If not fully melted cook another 30 minutes.
- When fully melted, drop by large spoonfuls onto a parchment or baking mat.
- Cover with sprinkles, then let sit for 1 hour to harden.
- Serve as you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 690kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 116IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.