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Crockpot Christmas Candy Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Christmas Candy recipe creates festive, bite-sized chocolate treats layered with roasted peanuts and a variety of rich chocolates. Cooked slowly in a crockpot to achieve a smooth, glossy texture, the candies are finished with colorful holiday sprinkles for a perfect seasonal snack or gift.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces lightly salted roasted peanuts
  • 10 ounces 60% cocoa baking chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 4 ounces 48% cocoa baking chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 10 ounces vanilla-flavored candy melts
  • Holiday sprinkles (red, white, and green)

Instructions

  1. Layer the ingredients: In a 2.5-quart or larger slow cooker, layer the ingredients starting with the peanuts at the bottom, followed by the 60% and 48% cocoa baking chocolates, then the white chocolate, and lastly the candy melts on top. Break the chocolate bars into smaller pieces as you layer to ensure even melting.
  2. Cook in the slow cooker: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cover it. Let the mixture cook undisturbed for 1 hour. After this, gently stir to combine the chocolates and peanuts, then continue cooking on LOW for another 1½ hours. During this time, stir every 30 minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Cool the mixture: Turn off the slow cooker but keep it covered. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes to thicken slightly for easier portioning.
  4. Prepare the baking sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent the candies from sticking once set.
  5. Portion the candies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Space the candies about ½ inch apart to avoid sticking together.
  6. Decorate with sprinkles: While the candies are still wet, generously sprinkle them with red, white, and green holiday sprinkles for a festive finish.
  7. Set the candies: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the candies are completely set and firm to the touch, ready to enjoy or gift.

Notes

  • Use a slow cooker with at least a 2.5-quart capacity to allow proper layering and melting.
  • Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the peanuts too much.
  • Keep the candies refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain firmness.
  • Customizable with different types of nuts or chocolates if desired.
  • Using parchment or wax paper helps make cleanup easier and prevents sticking.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/crockpot-christmas-candy-recipe/