Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy :: Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy - Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters
If you're looking for an easy-to-make gift from the kitchen this slow cooker candy is not only easy-to-make but it tastes delicious and is perfect for gift giving. I'm joining some wonderful bloggers to inspire you this Christmas as part of Hoosier Homemade's Homemade Holiday Inspiration. You can find so many great ideas here but first, let's make some candy together!
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.
Slow Cooker Candy :: Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 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).
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Notes
As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
Nutrition
To make a smaller batch simply cut the recipe in half and monitor
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.
There is something really special about giving and receiving a homemade gift from the kitchen. These delicious recipes from fellow bloggers are sure to please everyone on your Christmas list!
Mistletoe Spiced Cider from Design Dazzle
Homemade Bailey's Irish Cream from Fresh Coast Eats
Cookie Dough Truffles from Hoosier Homemade
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix from House of Nash Eats
M & M Cookie Mix in a Jar from Marty's Musings
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Gift Jars from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Homemade Vanilla Extract from Rose Bakes
Rosemary Salt from Savory Experiments
Hot Buttered Rum Mix from Tastes of Homemade
Slow Cooker Apple Butter from The Flour Handprint
Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters from The How to Home
Instant Pot Raspberry Chipotle Jam from What's Cookin' Chicago
Enjoy!
Hello Mary Beth, a pleasure meeting you. I am so glad you are sharing some awesome recipes at our link party, Dishing It & Digging It. I do love slow cooker recipes. but the chocolate clusters is calling my name. Thanks again for sharing. I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving.
Thanks so much, Linda, and you have a fabulous Thanksgiving as well!
Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It & congratulations on being featured this week!
Thank you so much, Angie Rose!
Thank you so much, Angie Rose! I appreciate it.
You can never go wrong with peanuts and chocolate! Such a great idea for gifting!
These are the perfect addition to my holiday gift baskets this year, I absolutely love that I can use my slow cooker and have decadent treats to share at the end.
Such a great gift idea! Everyone loves them!