Crockpot Christmas Candy is a sweet, salty, and minty holiday treat made with peanuts, creamy white chocolate, and crushed candy canes. Melted together in a slow cooker, it’s as easy as it is festive! I like to give it as gifts (if I don’t eat it all myself 😜). If you love the idea of festive crockpot treats, why not try this Crockpot Candy, too? It’s a rich, chocolatey twist with peanut butter chips, German chocolate, and festive sprinkles!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Peanuts: I used both salted and unsalted peanuts in this candy recipe. I love the crunch they give each bite! If you don’t have peanuts, try other nuts like cashews, almonds, and pecans.
- White Chocolate Chips: Look for high-quality white chocolate chips, which list cocoa butter as one of the first ingredients. They melt more smoothly and have a richer, creamier flavor. For a different flavor, you could use dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips in place of white chocolate chips.
- Almond Bark: Almond bark, also called vanilla-flavored candy coating, is made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter, which is why it’s not actually white chocolate. It doesn’t contain almonds either—the name comes from its original use to cover nuts!
- Candy Canes: Crush some candy canes or peppermint candies for the minty flavor and extra crunch. (I like to add them to a sealable plastic bag and gently pound the plastic bag with a rolling pin or wine bottle.) If you don’t have candy canes, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the mixture. You won’t get the candy crunch, but you can still enjoy the minty flavor in each bite!
What Mix-Ins Can I Add To Crockpot Christmas Candy?
Yes, you can add other mix-ins to your Crockpot Christmas Candy! Try adding nuts like cashews or almonds, dried fruit like cranberries, mini marshmallows, M&Ms, other candy chips, sprinkles, crushed pretzels, or toffee bits. Feel free to experiment and create your perfect treat!
Can I Make Christmas Candy Without A Crockpot (Stovetop Method)?
Yes, you can definitely make Christmas candy on the stovetop! Here’s how:
- Melt the ingredients: In a large saucepan, melt the white chocolate chips and almond bark over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the peanuts and candy canes: Once the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, stir in the salted and unsalted peanuts, along with the crushed candy canes.
- Mix and cool: Once everything is well combined, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Let them cool at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator to set.
This method is quick and still gives you the same delicious candy!
How To Store Crockpot Christmas Candy
To store crockpot Christmas candy, first, make sure it has set completely. Next, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will last up to a week. You could also keep it in the refrigerator for a few weeks, but let it come to room temperature for serving. For longer storage, freeze the candy.
How To Freeze Crockpot Christmas Candy
To freeze Crockpot Christmas Candy, first let it cool completely. Then, place it in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. Once frozen, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage. It can be frozen for up to 3 months–simply thaw it at room temperature before eating.
Crockpot Christmas Candy
Ingredients
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salted peanuts
- 1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted peanuts
- 2 bags (12 ounces each) white chocolate chips
- 2 packages (24 ounces each) white almond bark
- 48 mini candy canes, or 12 large, crushed (about 1 cup), divided
Instructions
- To the bowl of a crockpot, add salted peanuts, unsalted peanuts, white chocolate chips, almond bark, and ¾ cup crushed candy canes. (Reserve the rest for topping.)
- Place the lid on the crockpot and set it to low heat.
- After the ingredients have started to melt, stir once. Continue cooking on low for 1-2 hours, or until everything melts.
- Remove lid. Stir ingredients well.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, dollop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Sprinkle reserved crushed candy canes over the top.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until fully set.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
This Crockpot Christmas Candy is so easy to make, and it tastes amazing! The white chocolate with peanuts and candy canes is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. I love making it for gifts!
Elizabeth
This is a great way to make a lot of candies to share! I am not a huge fan of white chocolate chips, so I might try using dark chocoalte chips next time. But, I love all of the peanuts!
Annabelle
This would be a great Christmas treat. And, it's easy to make.
Bella
I really like this candy! It’s super easy to make, and it tastes great with the peanuts and white chocolate. The candy canes make it extra festive. Great for a holiday snack!
Selena
This Christmas candy is amazing! It’s sweet, crunchy, and the candy canes add a nice minty flavor.
looks looks delicious can wait to try it
How can I make dark choc with peanuts. My friend prefers
HI Deb – just use dark chocolate and peanuts. 🙂
Can it be made ahead and frozen?
HI M-
Here is what is says in the blog post:
How To Freeze Crockpot Christmas Candy
To freeze Crockpot Christmas Candy, first let it cool completely. Then, place it in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. Once frozen, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage. It can be frozen for up to 3 months–simply thaw it at room temperature before eating.
Going to try dark chocolate and maybe some pretzels and pecans
What can I use instead of almond bark?