A delightful and easy holiday treat, this Crockpot Christmas Crack combines sweet and salty flavors in a melt-in-your-mouth candy that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can create a festive favorite for your holiday celebrations!
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Ingredients:
16 oz jar unsalted peanuts
16 oz jar salted peanuts
12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
Two 10 oz bags peanut butter chips
Two 1 lb packages vanilla candy coating or white almond bark
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Instructions:
Step 1: Layer the Ingredients
1. In a large crockpot, layer the ingredients in this order:
Peanuts (unsalted and salted)
Peanut butter chips
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Milk chocolate chips
Vanilla candy coating or white almond bark (placed on top).
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Step 2: Cook on Low
1. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 2 hours without stirring.
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Step 3: Stir to Combine
1. After 2 hours, remove the lid and stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are melted and combined.
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Step 4: Final Melt
1. Cover again and let cook for an additional 30 minutes to ensure everything is fully melted.
2. Stir one final time to create a smooth mixture.
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Step 5: Portion and Cool
1. Using a spoon or small scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper or a lined baking sheet.
2. Let the candies cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate until set.
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Tips for Success:
1. Use High-Quality Chocolate: It makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
2. Don’t Overcook: Be sure to stick to the timing to avoid burning the chocolate.
3. Customize Toppings: Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or mini marshmallows for a festive touch.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Super Easy: Minimal prep and the crockpot does all the work!
Festive and Fun: Perfect for holiday gifting or party platters.
Versatile: Swap out peanuts for other nuts like almonds or pecans.
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Enjoy making this sweet and salty Crockpot Christmas Crack, a holiday classic that’s sure to become a family tradition!