Christmas Crock Pot Candy Recipe

Introduction

This Christmas Crock Pot Candy is a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat. Combining peanuts, white and dark chocolate, peanut butter, and toffee bits, it creates a rich, festive snack perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones.

Ingredients

• 16 ounce jar lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts
• 22 ounces (2 11-ounce bags) white chocolate chips
• 5 ounces (½ 10-ounce bag) dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup toffee bits
• Festive sprinkles (optional garnish)
• Sea salt (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the peanuts at the bottom of a crock pot.
2. Step 2: Add the white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, and toffee bits into the crock pot.
3. Step 3: Let it cook on low for one hour, then stir everything together until the chocolate mixture thoroughly coats the peanuts.
4. Step 4: Cook for another thirty minutes. Meanwhile, prepare one or two sheet pans by lining them with parchment paper.
5. Step 5: Once the cooking time is complete, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate and peanut mixture onto the parchment paper. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles and sea salt, if desired. Using a cookie scoop can help make even portions.
6. Step 6: Let the candy cool completely, about 30 to 60 minutes, or until set before plating and serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or pretzel pieces.
• Swap out white chocolate chips with milk chocolate for a different flavor profile.
• Use flavored sprinkles or crushed peppermint for a holiday twist.
• If you don’t have a crock pot, melting the mixture in a double boiler on low heat works well too.

Storage

Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. When ready to serve, let refrigerated candy come to room temperature to regain its ideal texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use roasted unsalted peanuts instead of salted?

Yes, you can use roasted unsalted peanuts if you prefer a less salty flavor. Just keep in mind that the sea salt garnish adds a touch of salty contrast, so you might want to adjust accordingly.

Can this recipe be made without a crock pot?

Absolutely! You can melt the ingredients slowly in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth and combined.

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A delightful Christmas Crock Pot Candy recipe featuring roasted peanuts, white and dark chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and toffee bits, slow-cooked to create a rich, festive treat perfect for holiday gifting or sharing.

• Author: luca
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Yield: 20 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Ingredients

• 16 ounce jar lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts
• 22 ounces (2 11-ounce bags) white chocolate chips
• 5 ounces (½ 10-ounce bag) dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup toffee bits
• Festive sprinkles (optional garnish)
• Sea salt (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base: Place the lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts at the bottom of the crock pot, forming an even layer.
2. Add chocolate and extras: Add the white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and toffee bits on top of the peanuts in the crock pot.
3. First cooking phase: Cook the mixture on low heat for one hour. After this time, stir everything thoroughly to ensure the chocolate and peanut butter mixture fully coats the peanuts and toffee bits.
4. Second cooking phase: Continue cooking the mixture on low for an additional thirty minutes to let all ingredients meld together beautifully.
5. Prepare cooling area: While the mixture finishes cooking, line one or two sheet pans with parchment paper to prepare for the candy dropping.
6. Form candies: After the cooking is complete, use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the prepared parchment paper. Optionally, sprinkle festive sprinkles and a touch of sea salt onto each candy for added flavor and presentation.
7. Cool and set: Allow the candies to cool completely at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes or until they are fully set and firm. After cooling, the candies are ready to be plated and served.

Notes

• Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized candies and easier handling.
• Optionally add sea salt to balance the sweetness with a slight salty crunch.
• Keep the crock pot temperature low to avoid burning the chocolate.
• Store candies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
• Can be gifted in festive packaging as a homemade holiday treat.

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