Crock Pot Christmas Crack (Print-Friendly Version)
Make classic Christmas candy with peanuts, chocolate chips, and caramel notes in your crock pot. Irresistible clusters easy for December sharing. Save & click.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Nuts
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1 pound unsalted peanuts
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1 pound salted peanuts
→ Chocolate and Coatings
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12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
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12 ounces milk chocolate chips
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20 ounces peanut butter chips
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2 pounds white almond bark or vanilla candy coating
# How to Make It:
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Layer unsalted and salted peanuts in the base of a large slow cooker.
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Spread the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips evenly over the peanuts.
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Break the white almond bark or vanilla candy coating into chunks and arrange them as the final layer in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour without stirring.
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Remove the lid and thoroughly stir all ingredients to incorporate the melted coatings with the peanuts and chips.
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Replace the lid and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, monitoring to prevent scorching.
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Stir the mixture again. Spoon small mounds onto sheets of wax paper or non-stick aluminum foil.
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Allow the clusters to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, until fully hardened.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For optimal results, test a small batch to check hardening before scooping the remainder.