Crock Pot Peanut Clusters are the perfect holiday treat. If you are looking for a quick and easy candy recipe to make this Christmas, then look no further than this tasty chocolate candy.
This Crock Pot Peanut Clusters is the best turtle candy recipe with its chocolate pretzels clusters is a no brainer. It is a very easy way to produce the best quality candy without all the difficult steps that come with the creation of candy. It is excellent for cookie trays or for gift giving and the crock pot does all the work.
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What We Love About This Crockpot Candy Recipe
The Crock Pot Chocolate peanut clusters are the best because it adds pretzels and caramel to the recipe making a salty, sweet caramel perfection of a candy that allows the crock pot to do all the work. Absolutely, no candy thermometers or tempering required.
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- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: So many things you can do like…
Ingredient Notes
- Vanilla Almond Bar: Also known as white almond bark. You can also use chocolate if you prefer.
- Peanuts: Pecans are great in this recipe too.
- Crushed pretzels: gluten free pretzels also work.
- Chips: Two kinds, white chocolate chips and semi sweet morsels.
Variations and Substitutions
- Different Chocolate- change the flavors by adding peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips to the recipe. You can also try using a German chocolate bar or other fancy bar chocolate and grate it in.
- Liners – Use a small cookie scoop and scoop the chocolate mixture into cupcake liners.
- Nuts – Peanuts, pecans and walnuts are all great options for this recipe.
How to Make Crock Pot Christmas Crack Recipe
These are the basic steps for making Crock Pot Candy Recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions. Check out my social media, Facebook, and Pinterest for even more fun ideas.
STEP 1: PREP
First, spray inside of crock pot with non stick spray. then add the white almond bark, chopped pecans, crushed pretzels, and both sets of chocolate chips.
STEP 2: COOK
Second, cook on high for 1 hour and then stir. Allow to cook for an additional 30 mins and stir.
STEP 3: FORM
Scoop mixture onto parchment paper lined baking sheets on the counter. Finally, top with caramel chips while still warm or alternatively, add chopped soft caramels.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS CROCKPOT CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS AHEAD OF TIME
These candy clusters can be made two to three weeks in advance.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in a tin or airtight container in a cool dry place or in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The cany can be frozen. Before placing in the freezer make sure that the chocolate candy is wrapped tightly. It can be frozen for up to a year.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Try using a sugar free semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips. Also, if nut allergies are a concern, try omitting the nuts.
Yes, you can use melts in place of the semisweet chocolate chips in this crockpot peanut clusters recipe.
This Christmas candy recipe can be doubled or even tripled depending on the amount of gifts that you are giving. Place batches in the fridge for a few minutes to harden before storing.
Yes, because of how it is made, it can handle the high temperatures needed to make this chocolate. However, you can check the baking aisle to see if they have another melting chocolate that can handle the high temperatures.
No, that is just the name for the candy. It is a candy coating often used for melting in sweet treats and candy making. It does not contain almonds.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Nuts: To mix it up you could use pistachios, almonds or walnuts in these crock pot Christmas crack candy.
- Replace: No caramel bits at the grocery store? Instead of caramel bits, you can pour the mixture over a whole caramel square for more chewy gooey goodness.
- Extract: Make peppermint candy by adding a little mint extract to the crockpot candy recipe.
- Finish: Top with a little sea salt or colorful sprinkles.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
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Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Vanilla almond bark
- 2 cups chopped peanut
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi sweet morsels
- ½ cup caramel chips
Instructions
- Spray inside of crock pot with non stick spray.
- Add the almond bark, chopped pecans, crushed pretzels, and both sets of chocolate chips. Cook on high for 1 hour and then stir.
- Allow to cook for an additional 30 mins and stir.
- If your chocolate is not smooth, add an oil (Extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil or melted coconut) one tablespoon at a time until chocolate smooth. (should take no more than 2-3 tablespoons. Scoop mixture onto parchment lined baking sheets.
- *optional add caramel Chips
- Allow clusters to set a room temperature for 1.5-2 hours or until set.
Expert Tips
- Nuts: To mix it up you could use pistachios, almonds or walnuts in these crock pot Christmas crack candy.
- Replace: No caramel bits at the grocery store? Instead of caramel bits, you can pour the mixture over a whole caramel square for more chewy gooey goodness.
- Extract: Make peppermint candy by adding a little mint extract to the crockpot candy recipe.
- Finish: Top with a little sea salt or colorful sprinkles.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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Oh wow! These are calling my name. lol I had no idea you could melt the chocolate in a slow cooker!
An easy, yet delicious, chocolate candy recipe. Yum!
Looks amazingly chocolatey! Very cool to make candy in the crockpot.