Description
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?
Ingredients
2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
2 cups salted cocktail peanuts
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
2 pounds almond bark (vanilla or chocolate), broken into chunks
Instructions
1. Layer the peanuts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips on top of the peanuts.
3. Place the almond bark pieces on top without stirring.
4. Cover and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours.
5. Once the chocolate is melted, stir everything gently until evenly mixed.
6. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop clusters onto parchment paper.
7. Decorate with holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sea salt while soft.
8. Let them set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden.
Notes
Use parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking when dropping clusters.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crockpot candy, Christmas crack, slow cooker dessert, holiday candy, peanut clusters