Description
This Crockpot Candy Recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate, almond bark, and roasted peanuts with sweet, gooey mini marshmallows for a delightful, easy-to-make treat. Cooked slowly in a crockpot, this candy is simple to prepare and perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a homemade sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
- 2 lbs vanilla almond bark, broken into pieces
- 1 12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 4 oz dark chocolate bar, broken into pieces (preferably Ghirardelli 60%)
- 4–5 cups mini marshmallows (about 1 cup shy of a 10 oz bag)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Evenly layer the 4 cups of lightly salted dry roasted peanuts into your crockpot. Then add the 2 pounds of vanilla almond bark pieces, 12 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips, and 4 ounces of dark chocolate bar pieces on top.
- Cook Covered: Cover with the crockpot lid and cook on low heat for one hour. This slow heating gently melts the chocolate and almond bark along with warming the peanuts.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: Remove the lid and stir the mixture well. If any chocolate pieces remain unmelted, continue to cook uncovered on low heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until all chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Cool Slightly and Add Marshmallows: Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Then add 4 to 5 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring gently and briefly just until the marshmallows are coated with chocolate and combined. Avoid over-stirring to keep marshmallows from melting completely.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop or two large spoons, scoop heaping portions of the candy onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. You’ll likely need several sheets as this recipe makes a large batch.
- Add Sprinkles and Set: Sprinkle with optional sprinkles if desired. Allow the candy to set and harden at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Store Properly: Once set, store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the crockpot is preheated before adding the ingredients if you want a faster melting process.
- Stir gently when mixing in marshmallows to avoid melting them completely for a better texture contrast.
- This recipe makes about 50 candy pieces depending on scoop size.
- You can customize the recipe by adding other nuts or using different types of chocolate based on preference.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the candy fresh and prevent melting or softening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
