Slow Cooker Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
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4.6
Slow Cooker Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
Description
This recipe layers salted cocktail peanuts, unsalted dry roasted peanuts, semisweet and milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and white almond bark in a slow cooker. Cooking on low gently melts the chocolates and peanut butter chips, allowing them to blend uniformly with the nuts. Stirring periodically helps prevent burning and ensures an even texture.
Once the mixture is fully combined and smooth, it is scooped onto parchment-lined trays in small mounds and left at room temperature to set. The clusters maintain a firm texture with the combined crunchy nuts enveloped in a multi-chocolate coating, resulting in a complex sweet and nutty flavor.
These peanut clusters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month or frozen for longer preservation. Because they set without baking, the recipe is convenient for those looking for simple homemade candy.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces peanuts or dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 16 ounces peanuts salted, cocktail
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 20 ounces peanut butter chips
- 32 ounces white almond bark or vanilla candy melts
Instructions
- Layer all of the ingredients in order in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. [NOTE: While I have made this multiple times without an issue, it seems that many people have experienced the ingredients burning. I would recommend stirring all of the ingredients together and checking on it and stirring every 30 minutes to avoid an issue.]
- Remove the lid and stir to combine. If not all of the chocolate is melted, cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop mounds of the clusters onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow to sit at room temperature until completely set, 1 to 2 hours. The clusters can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. They also freeze very well!
Notes
- Stir the mixture every 30 minutes during slow cooking to prevent burning and ensure even melting.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month or freeze to extend shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 56servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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