This Crock Pot Candy just might be the ultimate holiday treat! Not only is it easy to make, it’s really delicious and a great treat to share for Christmas. You’re going to love it!
Let’s Make Christmas Candy:
Speaking of baking (sort of), today’s recipe is a fun, quick, and delicious treat you can make for the holidays. It’s Crock Pot Candy!
And while this technically isn’t a cookie, I think it looks beautiful on a Christmas cookie platter. So, if you’re looking for more delicious cookie recipes, check out this post HERE. I’m sharing my favorite Christmas Cookie recipes!
Now, I’m sure many of you have heard of this since it’s become so popular this year. It’s so yummy, however, that I had to give it some love on IBC. I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I heard about it from my mom who got it from one of her good friends.
My mom and I share cookie making responsibility for the holidays. She makes half of the recipes and I make half. Then we split our baking bounty. Last year, she made Crock Pot Candy. When she gave it to me, I sort of turned my nose up at it. The joke was on me though because after one bite, I was hooked!
Want more homemade candy?
And if you like this candy, you’re going to LOVE my Pistachio Cranberry White Chocolate Candy and these wonderful Salted Caramel Turtles. Why not make all there. It will make for a festive cookie board and a lovely holiday candy gift.
Ingredients:
The ingredient list is simple. Here are all of the things you will need:
- dry roasted peanuts (like THESE)
- almond bark (I used chocolate, but vanilla will also work. Find HERE or at ALDI)
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- German chocolate bar (HERE or available at most grocery store in the baking aisle.)
- mini baking cups (like THESE)
- sprinkles optional, but recommended. I used ones like THESE.
How to Make Crock Pot Candy:
Making this candy is truly simple. Just toss everything into a crock pot.Once all of the ingredients are melted, portion the mixture out and toss on some sprinkles.
I should warn you that this will yield a huge batch of delicious candy. And by huge, I mean around 175 pieces of candy. I know. It’s a lot.
This candy is fun to add to a cookie tray or package up as a small gift for a friends, family member, or coworker. Also, it’s super simple to make. Other than portioning the candy out and occasionally stirring, the crock pot really does all the work.
If you have yet to make this candy, I hope you will give it a try. Let me show you how.
For more of my favorite Christmas Cookie recipes, check out this post HERE.
I told you this Crock Pot Candy is easy to make! Best of all, it’s really delicious, too.
Want more Christmas desserts? You’ll love these:
- Cream Horns (Lady Locks)
- Mini Skillet Cookie Cakes
- Yule Log
- Gingerbread House Cake
- My Favorite Christmas Cookies
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Crock Pot Candy Recipe:
Crock Pot Candy
Ingredients
- 2 pounds dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 pounds almond bark* - I used chocolate; however vanilla will also work.
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4- ounce German chocolate bar*
- Mini paper baking cups
- Sprinkles - optional garnish
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a crock pot. (Except for the sprinkles.) Cover and set the temperature to warm. Let sit for 1 hour; then stir the mixture. Continue to heat for another hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes for an additional hour or until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Once everything is melted, portion out the candy into mini paper baking cups. (I found it helpful to place the cups in a mini muffin pan before filling them with the candy to help them keep their shape. This isn’t required, just helpful.) Top with sprinkles and allow to cool until set.
- Pack and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts
Is the setting low or high for the crockpot?
What is a German chocolate baking bar. Also confused. Could you link or list a brand? Is it bittersweet, or milk or dark?
Yes, I shared this information in the NOTES section of the recipe card.
It’s in the baking section at most grocery stories. Even Walmart, etc. (THIS is what you want. It’s much cheaper at the grocery store.)
xo Michael
By dry roasted, do you mean the ones with the seasoning on? Or will plain roasted peanuts do?
The jar will say “dry roasted peanuts” – like THESE.
xo Michael
How long do these keep for? I’d like to make ahead as I have lots to make.
At least two weeks. You should be good to go! Keep them in an airtight container.
xo Michael
Can you also add pretzels to this??
I assume they would turn into a soggy mess, so I wouldn’t. Maybe at the end, but you’d need more chocolate.
xo Michael
These are amazing and so easy to make! I went to 3 different stores and none of them had German chocolate baking bars, so I substituted that with a bittersweet baking bar plus 2 table spoons of sugar. It made 10 dozen mini cups, but my husband was eating them almost as fast as fast as they were setting up, so I probably ended up with only nine dozen. Since I only had 3 mini muffin trays, I would put the candies in the freezer to set up as I was scooping out the next one. Thanks for the great recipe! This will be added to my yearly Christmas gift cookies.
I’ve made this for the last couple of years now and it’s one of my favorites to make. One recipe makes a ton of candies with minimal work. And they taste AMAZING.
Made these with a gaggle of little girls at Camp Grandma last year. Everyone took some home in a cute container. Their parents were very impressed.
Next week I am making them for the fall bake sale at our church with festive yellow/orange sprinkles in pretty fall cup liners. I’m sure they will sell quickly.
This candy is so easy to make … but tastes SO good. I made this candy and bagged it as wedding favors for my daughter’s wedding. Guests thought I’d purchased it. Nope, it was just me and my trusting crockpot making it. 🙂
I know this will be a “ duh” comment but in beginning you say add all contents and add end you sprinkle the tops, so sprinkles do not go in crockpot?
Correct.
xo Michael
Is the German chocolate bar a baking chocolate or is it a brand of a candy bar?
Thanks for sharing so many amazing recipes and beautiful decor!
I can hardly wait to make these. Yummy!!!
Thanks for sharing, and happy holidays
Hi. Can I use toffee covered peanuts instead of the other ones?
I’ve only made the recipe as posted. You’re welcome to try but I can’t guarantee results.
xoMichael
I make these delicious candies every year for my family and to give as gifts.. I box them up in cute holiday containers and it makes a lovely sweet holiday gift.