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Crock Pot Christmas Crack

A festive slow cooker candy loaded with peanuts and layers of melted chocolate and peanut butter chips. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and incredibly addictive, this easy holiday treat is perfect for gifting and dessert trays.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert, Holiday Treats, Slow Cooker, Sweet Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz salted peanuts 1 jar
  • 16 oz unsalted peanuts 1 jar
  • 20 oz peanut butter chips 2 bags
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 24 oz white almond bark or vanilla candy coating, broken into chunks
  • 12 oz milk chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Place salted and unsalted peanuts evenly in the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. Layer peanut butter chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white almond bark on top in the listed order.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for about 1 hour, or until chocolate begins to melt. Stir carefully to prevent scorching.
  4. Cover again and continue heating for another 30 minutes until fully melted and smooth.
  5. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls onto nonstick foil or parchment paper and allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate until hardened.
  7. Store in an airtight container and serve once completely set.

Notes

Add festive sprinkles before hardening for holiday flair. Keep candies separated while chilling to prevent sticking.