Christmas Crock Pot Candy

This Christmas Crock Pot Candy is a festive treat that combines salty peanuts, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolates for a perfect holiday indulgence. It melts together effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it an easy dish to prepare while you focus on other holiday activities. The toffee bits add a delightful crunch, and a sprinkle of sea salt or colorful festive sprinkles on top gives it that extra special touch.

I started making this for Christmas Eve gatherings years ago and it has become a tradition. Everyone looks forward to the gooey, crunchy bites that balance sweet and salty so well.

Ingredients

• Sixteen ounce jar lightly salted dry roasted peanuts: provides a salty crunch and balances the sweetness
• Twenty two ounces white chocolate chips: the creamy base that melts smoothly, choose good quality for best flavor
• Five ounces dark chocolate chips: adds a hint of bitterness and depth
• Half cup creamy peanut butter: keeps the candy rich and moist, natural or creamy works well
• One third cup toffee bits: adds buttery crunch and caramel notes
• Festive sprinkles optional: for bright visual appeal and fun
• Sea salt optional: enhances flavor contrasts, sprinkle lightly for best effect

Instructions

Place peanuts:

Place the peanuts at the bottom of a crock pot. This forms the candy’s crunchy foundation and helps distribute flavor evenly.

Add ingredients:

Add the white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, and toffee bits into the crock pot. Combining them here allows the chocolate and peanut butter flavors to meld during cooking.

Cook and stir first hour:

Let it cook on low for one hour and then stir everything together so that the chocolate mixture completely coats the peanuts. Stirring ensures even melting and coating that is essential for each bite to have the perfect texture.

Cook second half hour:

Cook for another thirty minutes and prepare a sheet pan or two by lining them with parchment paper. Using parchment prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.

Drop spoonfuls:

Once the thirty minutes has passed, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate and peanut mixture onto the parchment paper and sprinkle with festive sprinkles and sea salt if using. I love to use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized portions that set beautifully.

Cool completely:

Let cool completely, about thirty to sixty minutes or until set, before plating and serving. Cooling solidifies the candy so it holds together when you bite in, bringing out all the contrasting flavors.

I adore how the creamy peanut butter binds the mixture, making each bite perfectly chewy and sweet. One Christmas, my whole family gathered around the slow cooker as the candy melted together and shared stories, creating a warm holiday memory that’s as comforting as the candy itself.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container in a cool place to keep the candy fresh and prevent melting. If your home is warm, refrigerate the candies; bring them to room temperature before serving for the best texture. They keep well for up to two weeks so you can prepare a batch early for holiday events.

Ingredient Substitutions

You can swap creamy peanut butter for almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor. Use milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for a sweeter result. Toffee bits can be replaced by crushed graham crackers or chopped toffee bars for texture variation.

Serving Suggestions

Serve in festive bowls as part of a holiday dessert buffet or gift in decorative jars with ribbons for guests. Pair with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a cozy winter treat. Cut or scoop into small bites for easy snacking or party platters.

This recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations, balancing ease and festive flavor effortlessly.

FAQs about Recipes

→ What kind of peanuts work best for this candy?

Lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts provide a perfect balance of savory crunch and flavor that complements the sweet chocolate layers.

→ Can I use a different chocolate variety?

White and dark chocolate chips create a rich contrast, but semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips can be substituted for a smoother taste.

→ How long should the candy cool before serving?

Allow the candy to cool and set for about 30 to 60 minutes to ensure firm texture and easy handling.

→ Are festive sprinkles necessary?

Sprinkles add colorful decoration and a slight crunch but can be omitted or replaced according to preference.

→ Can this be prepared without a crock pot?

This mixture can be gently heated on a stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.