Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy
This slow cooker candy is so easy to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for gift giving. Think neighbors, hostess gifts, teachers or even your kid’s Christmas stockings. It can be made now and frozen so that’s one more thing you can cross off your busy holiday list.
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
One of my sons has an allergy to tree nuts so I did not add any to this recipe but you certainly could do that. 
*If adding cashews add at the very end once the chocolate mixture has melted instead of the beginning stirring in gently. 
Adapted by Mary Beth from Southern Living
Yields Approximately 32 clusters
Homemade Slow Cooker Candy. These chocolate-covered peanut clusters taste delicious, can be made up to a month ahead of time and frozen. They are perfect for gift giving and holiday entertaining. Get the recipe at www.cupcakesandcrinoline.com
5 minPrep Time
2 hrCook Time
2 hr, 5 Total Time
Save RecipeIngredients
1 (16-ounce jar) dry-roasted peanuts
1 (16-ounce container) cocktail peanuts
32-ounce bag candy melts
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels
1 (4-ounce) package German chocolate baking squares , broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine peanuts,
- candy melts,
- and chocolate (first 5 ingredients) in slow cooker .
- Cover and cook on low 1 to 2 hours or until melted.
- Stir chocolate mixture and add vanilla, stirring once again.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper-lined baking sheets . Let stand until firm. You may need to place these in the refrigerator for a while. Once firm, store in an airtight food container . {These containers are awesome, by the way. They can go from the freezer to the oven and are BPA-Free).
Notes
Can be frozen.
To make a smaller batch simply cut the recipe in half and monitor cooking time.
To make ahead and freeze allow to cool and firm up completely. Once firm, place in an airtight food container and freeze for up to one month. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator before serving or gifting.
Enjoy!
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