Description
These Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters are a foolproof, decadent treat combining melty semi-sweet and German baking chocolate with crunchy salted peanuts. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, these clusters are perfect for gifting or snacking, offering a rich balance of smooth chocolate and salty crunch with a touch of sea salt on top.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lbs. white almond bark
- 12 oz. QUALITY semi-sweet chocolate chips (e.g., Ghirardelli)
Additional Chocolate & Nuts
- 4 oz. German sweet baking chocolate bar, chopped (or milk chocolate)
- 16 oz. salted dry roasted peanuts
- 16 oz. cocktail peanuts
Garnish
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Initial Chocolate: Place the white almond bark first, then add the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker opening with a kitchen towel or paper towels before setting the lid to catch condensation and prevent water from dripping into the chocolates.
- Melt Chocolate: Set slow cooker to LOW and melt chocolates for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even melting and prevent scorching.
- Temper and Mix Nuts: Add the chopped German sweet baking chocolate to the melted mixture and stir until fully melted. Then add both types of peanuts and stir until all nuts are thoroughly coated with chocolate.
- Form Clusters: Line a workspace with parchment paper or mini cupcake liners if gifting. Drop tablespoon-sized clusters of the chocolate-coated peanuts onto the liners or parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with coarse sea salt; do not wait until all clusters are dropped, or early clusters may harden before salting.
- Set Clusters: Allow clusters to set completely at room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes until hardened.
- Storage: Store clusters in an airtight container in a cool place with layers separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Use a kitchen towel under the slow cooker lid to prevent condensation water from dripping and seizing the chocolate.
- Stir melting chocolate regularly for smooth consistency.
- Sprinkle salt immediately after dropping each cluster for best adherence.
- Can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Perfect for gifting; consider mini cupcake liners for easy handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approximate)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
