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Crockpot Christmas Candy

A delightful mix of roasted peanuts and rich chocolates, this Crockpot Christmas Candy recipe is a simple yet festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or as gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 153
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounces lightly salted roasted peanuts
  • 10 ounces 60% cocoa baking chocolate Break into smaller pieces
  • 4 ounces 48% cocoa baking chocolate Break into smaller pieces
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate Break into smaller pieces
  • 10 ounces vanilla flavored candy melts
  • Holiday sprinkles (red, white, and green) As needed for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a 2.5-quart or larger slow cooker, place the lightly salted roasted peanuts at the bottom.
  2. Layer the broken 60% cocoa and 48% cocoa baking chocolates over the peanuts.
  3. Add the white baking chocolate pieces, followed by the vanilla-flavored candy melts on top.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW. Cook undisturbed for 1 hour.
  5. After 1 hour, gently stir the mixture to combine the peanuts and chocolates evenly. Continue cooking on LOW for an additional 1½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until smooth and glossy.
  6. Turn off the slow cooker and let the mixture rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Drop 2-tablespoon portions of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about ½ inch apart.
  3. Generously sprinkle with red, white, and green holiday sprinkles while still wet.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until completely firm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Candies can be frozen for up to three months. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if frozen.