Description
Crockpot candy crunch delivers a sweet symphony of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel in one irresistible treat. Effortless preparation meets indulgent flavor, making this dessert a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 1 jar (16 ounces / 454 grams) salted peanuts
- 1 jar (16 ounces / 454 grams) unsalted peanuts
Chocolate and Baking Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 ounces / 340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 bar (8 ounces / 227 grams) German chocolate baking bar
- ⅓ cup (79 grams) peanut butter chips
- 2 packages (24 ounces / 680 grams each) white almond bark
Garnish (Optional):
- Sprinkles
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Layer the peanuts (both salted and unsalted varieties) evenly across the bottom of the crockpot, creating a uniform base for the confectionery creation.
- Carefully sprinkle chocolate chips, German chocolate, peanut butter chips, and almond bark over the peanut foundation, ensuring a balanced distribution of ingredients.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and cover, allowing the mixture to gently transform and meld together for approximately 90 minutes.
- Periodically stir the ingredients using a smooth, folding motion to promote even melting and prevent any potential scorching.
- When the chocolate and other components have completely liquefied, thoroughly blend the mixture to create a consistent, glossy texture.
- Using a large spoon, carefully dollop generous portions of the melted candy mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating individual clusters.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the candy clusters have solidified and developed a crisp exterior.
- Remove from refrigerator and let the candy crunch rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, allowing for easy removal from the parchment paper.
Notes
- Slow-cooking creates a smooth, glossy chocolate mixture that blends flavors effortlessly.
- Using a variety of chocolate types adds depth and richness to the candy’s overall taste profile.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup quick and easy.
- Refrigeration helps candies set faster and achieve a perfect, crisp texture.
- Customize the recipe by swapping nuts or adding different chocolate chip varieties for unique flavor combinations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg