What if your holiday treats only needed five ingredients and your slow cooker? Enter: Crockpot Christmas Crack. This sweet, salty, and impossibly addictive chocolate peanut cluster is a must-make during the festive season. It’s the kind of no-fuss candy that practically makes itself while you’re wrapping gifts, sipping cocoa, or watching holiday movies.

Every bite of this treat delivers a deliciously rich layer of creamy chocolate, salty peanuts, and a festive crunch from sprinkles or crushed peppermint. Whether you’re serving it on a dessert tray, bagging it up for gifts, or sneaking a few from the fridge, Crockpot Christmas Crack is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

What Kind of Chocolate Should I Use?

A mix of semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and almond bark gives this recipe its signature texture and flavor. The almond bark helps stabilize and set the clusters while the chocolate chips bring that dreamy, melty decadence. Don’t swap in white chocolate unless you’re going for a totally different vibe.

Ingredients for the Crockpot Christmas Crack

Unsalted roasted peanuts — They bring the perfect salty crunch to balance the sweetness.
Salted cocktail peanuts — These add a more intense peanut flavor and a touch of extra salt.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips — Deepens the flavor with a rich cocoa profile.
Milk chocolate chips — Softens and sweetens the mix for that classic candy taste.
Almond bark (vanilla or chocolate) — Helps the clusters firm up and stay glossy. A total texture game-changer.

How To Make the Crockpot Christmas Crack

Step 1: Layer the Ingredients

Start by layering the peanuts on the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by all the chocolate chips and chunks of almond bark on top. No need to stir.

Step 2: Slow Cook to Melt

Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours. Check at the 1.5-hour mark. The chocolate should be fully melted and glossy. Stir everything gently to coat the peanuts evenly.

Step 3: Drop and Decorate

Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto parchment or wax paper. While they’re still soft, sprinkle festive toppings like holiday sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or flaky sea salt.

Step 4: Let Them Set

Allow the clusters to set at room temperature until firm. You can speed this up by placing them in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Serving and Storing Crockpot Christmas Crack

These little clusters are ideal for dessert trays, party favor bags, or just snacking straight from the fridge. They keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge for even longer.

What to Serve With Crockpot Christmas Crack?

Hot Cocoa

A rich mug of hot cocoa is the perfect complement to the salty-sweet crunch of these candy clusters.

Peppermint Mocha

Pair it with a warm drink that echoes the holiday spirit and chocolatey goodness.

Charcuterie Board

Add these as a sweet contrast to a cheese and fruit board.

Eggnog

The creamy spices in eggnog balance beautifully with chocolate peanut clusters.

Holiday Cookies

Make a festive dessert platter by adding Crockpot Christmas Crack to a mix of Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies and Twix Cookie Cups.

Apple Cider

The tart warmth of cider plays well with the candy’s sweet richness.

Cheesecake Bites

Mini cheesecakes or Easy Cheesecake Cups provide a creamy counterpoint.

Want More Candy Ideas with a Twist?

If this Crockpot Christmas Crack has you hooked, you’ll love exploring these sweet sensations:

Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie for lovers of rich, creamy decadence.
Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake with layers of tangy and sweet.
Peanut Butter Candy Corn Cookies when you want chewy, colorful fun.
Copycat Crumbl Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies if you’re a fan of gooey centers and buttery crunch.

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📌 Save this recipe to your Pinterest holiday board so you can whip up a batch whenever the sweet tooth hits.

Let me know in the comments how yours turned out! Did you go classic or jazz it up with peppermint? Add marshmallows or a drizzle of caramel?

I love hearing your spins on this festive favorite. And don’t forget—there’s more chocolate goodness waiting for you at ChefAlchemy’s Pinterest!

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Crockpot Christmas Crack

Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 60 clusters
Diet: Vegetarian

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Make the holidays extra magical with this irresistibly easy Crockpot Christmas Crack. Using only five ingredients and a slow cooker, this salty-sweet chocolate peanut cluster candy is the ultimate no-bake treat. It’s perfect for gift bags, party trays, or a festive movie night snack. This recipe falls right into the categories of quick desserts, holiday snacks, easy treats, Christmas candy ideas, and no-fuss sweets for every occasion. Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and a touch of holiday sparkle—what’s not to love?