Name: Crockpot Christmas Crack
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz unsalted peanuts; 16 oz salted peanuts; 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; 12 oz milk chocolate chips; 24 oz white almond bark

This Crockpot Christmas crack is the easiest holiday candy you will ever make. Two kinds of peanuts, semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, and creamy white almond bark melt together in the slow cooker, then get scooped into crunchy, sweet-and-salty chocolate peanut clusters. With just five ingredients and almost no hands-on work, it makes a big batch that is perfect for cookie trays, holiday parties, and homemade gifts.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours on LOW | Setting Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Candy

Only 5 ingredients. Peanuts, two kinds of chocolate chips, and almond bark.
Hands-off. The slow cooker melts everything gently, with no double boiler and no scorching.
Big batch. Plenty for gift tins, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties.
Sweet and salty. Mixing salted and unsalted peanuts gives the perfect balance.

Ingredients

16 oz unsalted peanuts
16 oz salted peanuts
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz milk chocolate chips
24 oz white almond bark

How to Make Crockpot Christmas Crack

Prepare the pans. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Add the peanuts. Place the unsalted and salted peanuts in the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
Add the chocolate chips. Sprinkle the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips over the peanuts.
Add the almond bark. Break the white almond bark into smaller pieces and arrange them evenly over the chocolate chips.
Slow cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the chocolate and almond bark are completely melted.
Stir. Stir the mixture gently until all the peanuts are evenly coated in smooth melted chocolate.
Scoop. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop generous spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper.
Space them out. Leave a little space between each cluster so they can set without sticking together.
Let them set. Let the clusters cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, until the chocolate is firm.
Remove from the paper. Once completely set, carefully lift the candy clusters off the parchment paper.
Store. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
Enjoy. Share these crunchy homemade chocolate peanut clusters with family and friends.

Tips for the Best Crockpot Candy

Do not stir too early. Let the slow cooker melt everything before stirring, then stir until smooth.
Keep the lid on. Condensation from opening the lid can make chocolate seize.
Work quickly when scooping. Switch the slow cooker to WARM so the mixture stays scoopable.
Add sprinkles right away. For a festive look, add holiday sprinkles before the clusters set.

Easy Variations

Different nuts: Swap some of the peanuts for cashews, pecans, or almonds.
Add pretzels: Stir in broken pretzel pieces after melting for extra crunch.
Peanut butter twist: Add 1/2 cup peanut butter chips with the chocolate.

How to Store Christmas Crack

Store the clusters in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks. In a warm kitchen, keep them in the refrigerator so the chocolate stays firm. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is almond bark?

Almond bark is a vanilla-flavored candy coating sold in blocks in the baking aisle. Despite the name, it does not contain almonds. White candy melts or white chocolate can be used instead.

Can I cook it on HIGH?

LOW is best. Chocolate can scorch on HIGH, especially around the edges of the slow cooker.

Why is it called Christmas crack?

It is a popular nickname for addictive holiday candies that are hard to stop eating once you start.

Crockpot Christmas Crack – Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Candy