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Made with 3 types of chocolate, peanuts, and almonds topped with colorful sprinkles, this Crockpot Candy recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, and more.
If you’re a fan of chocolate + nuts, you’re going to love this crockpot candy recipe. It’s a holiday classic that I make every year and one of my favorites because it’s just so easy. I always make sure I have some in the freezer to take to holiday parties and have even been known to gift it as well.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Candy Recipe
I’ve been making this recipe for years and just can’t get enough. Here are a few reasons why.
- Irresistible bites of chocolate. Crockpot candy is one of those “bet you can’t have just one!” desserts. The nut-filled chocolate bites are just too irresistible and they’re the perfect size for enjoying 2-3.
- Super easy to make. Combine everything in the slow cooker, cook for 60-90 minutes, and drop by the tablespoon onto baking sheets. That’s it!
- Store well. Crockpot candy will last for weeks in the fridge and months in the freezer. Make a double batch and you can enjoy this candy all holiday season.
- Customizable. My version is made with 3 types of chocolate, peanuts, and almonds but I also provided lots of variation ideas for you to customize this recipe to your own preferences!
Some of my very favorite Christmas recipes are ones like this: simple and fun. I love making Chocolate Christmas Tree Pretzels, Christmas Crack and Grinch Popcorn. My kids are big fans too!
What You’ll Need
Crockpot candy is made with lots of chocolate, nuts, and sprinkles. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Chocolate – You’ll want a combination of chocolate almond bark, white chocolate chips, and chocolate chips for this recipe. Almond bark is specifically intended for melting and helps achieve the smoothest, creamiest consistency.
- Mixed nuts – I used peanuts and almonds but any nuts work.
- Sprinkles – For a bit of color and added decoration.
- Butter – Helps the chocolate achieve the perfect consistency.
Recipe Variations
There are lots of ways to customize this crockpot candy recipe.
- Use different chocolate. Use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet or try swapping some of the white chocolate chips for peanut butter or butterscotch chips.
- Add different nuts. Pecans and chopped walnuts are good additions or substitutions. You can also play around with using salted peanuts for a salty touch.
- Trisha Yearwood crockpot candy. Trisha Yearwood has a popular version of this recipe, which is made with just peanuts instead of peanuts and almonds.
- Try different toppings. If you love the sweet & salty combo, try topping your crockpot candy with sea salt. You can also get creative with the sprinkles used, such as red and green for Christmas, blue and white snowflakes for winter, or pink and red for Valentine’s Day.
How To Make Crockpot Candy
This recipe could not be easier to make!
- Combine. Combine the chocolate, nuts, and butter in a crockpot. Cover.
- Cook. Cook on low for an hour then stir. If the chocolate is not fully melted, continue cooking for 30 minutes.
- Shape the candy. Drop the chocolate by large spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Add the sprinkles.
- Let cool. Let the chocolate sit for an hour to harden. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you make this crockpot candy recipe.
- Use quality chocolate. I love the Ghirardelli brand of chocolate chips. I think they melt the best and taste the best. But any good chocolate will work!
- Why do I need the almond bark? Almond bark is specifically for melting so it helps create the smoothest, creamiest texture. Plus it tastes good! If you tried to use all chocolate chips, you would not get the same texture.
- Use semi-sweet chocolate. I recommend semi-sweet chocolate chips or even dark chocolate chips over milk chocolate in this recipe. Milk chocolate is just a little too sweet on top of the already-sweet almond bark and white chocolate.
- Keep condensation out of the crockpot. When you remove the lid, take care to not let any condensation drip into the crockpot. Water can cause melted chocolate to seize up.
- Work quickly & in batches. If you plan on adding sprinkles or sea salt to the top of your crockpot candy, I recommend dropping a few candies then adding the sprinkles so they adhere to the chocolate.
Proper Storage
- Room temperature. If your kitchen isn’t overly warm, you can store crockpot candy in an airtight container on the counter for about 2 weeks. Use parchment paper between layers.
- Fridge. Alternatively, you can keep them in the fridge for up to a month.
- Freezer. Crockpot candy also freezes very well. Once set completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 months. It only takes 30 minutes or so for the candy to thaw at room temperature.
More Crockpot Desserts To Try
- Candied Nuts (Crockpot or Oven)
- Crockpot White Chocolate Christmas Candy
- Crockpot Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Easy Crockpot Chocolate Cobbler
- Crockpot Rice Pudding
Crockpot Candy
Made with 3 types of chocolate, peanuts, and almonds topped with colorful sprinkles, this Crockpot Candy recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, and more.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate almond bark
- 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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg
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10 comments on “Easy Crockpot Candy Recipe”
I wonder, has anyone tried to grease cookie cutters and pour the chocolate in to make Christmas cut outs?
Hi Carol. That sounds like a great idea! Let us know if you try it.
What kind of peanuts do I use? Cocktail, dry roasted, no salt, salted?
Shelly, what ever you prefer. All will work.
If you can’t find the chocolate almond bark, is there something else I should substitute with? I really want to make this
These are great! I used what I had on hand. So I used 2 rows of white almond bark with the chocolate almond bark plus a bag of chocolate chips. The rest was the same. So easy to make! I’ve made it twice. The 2nd time I left off the sprinkles, since it was after Christmas.
This sounds so easy and good. I have some Andes chocolate chips I will use to give it a little mint flavor also.
This candy is awesome. Goes together fast tastes great. I’ve been making it for years. Joyous won’t be disappointed I promise
We will enjoy this easy recipe, thank you for sharing.
Beautiful Ideas and the crockpot candy was Great!!!
Thank You for Sharing:)