Description
Sweet Christmas cheer sparkles in this Crockpot Christmas Candy, melting chocolate and festive nuts into a simple, irresistible holiday treat. Effortless preparation and rich flavors make this dessert a delightful addition to seasonal celebrations you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 2 cups dry roasted or salted peanuts
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Chocolate and Coating:
- 1 lb (454 grams) vanilla almond bark
- 1 lb (454 grams) chocolate almond bark
- 12 ounces (340 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
Decorative Topping:
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by thoroughly coating the interior with a nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer the almond bark, chocolate chips, and peanut butter into the slow cooker, creating a delectable base for the candy mixture.
- Gently scatter peanuts and pecans across the top of the initial ingredients, ensuring an even distribution for consistent flavor.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to melt and blend together gradually over approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- Stir the mixture every 20-25 minutes, carefully folding the melting components to create a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Once the ingredients are completely melted and blended, use a large spoon to transfer the liquid candy mixture into individual muffin liners.
- For added visual appeal and texture, sprinkle decorative toppings over each candy-filled liner, such as festive holiday sprinkles or additional chopped nuts.
- Place the filled muffin tin in the refrigerator and allow the candies to solidify and set for 1-2 hours until they reach a firm, break-apart consistency.
- Remove from the refrigerator, carefully peel away the muffin liners, and serve these rich, creamy holiday treats.
Notes
- Generously coat the slow cooker with nonstick spray to ensure easy candy removal and cleanup.
- Gently fold ingredients during cooking to distribute heat evenly and prevent chocolate from burning.
- Adjust nut quantities to create a crunchier or smoother candy texture based on personal preference.
- Swap regular chocolate with dairy-free chips and use alternative nuts for gluten-free, vegan-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg