Easy Crockpot Candy (Perfect for Gifting!)

The easiest holiday candy you’ll ever make! This slow cooker candy is sweet, salty and completely foolproof. It’s perfect for gifting and parties.

Everyone loves a good crockpot recipe for dinner and desserts are no exception. I made this candy years ago, and it’s one of those recipes that deserves a permanent spot on the blog.  Crockpot Candy is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy roasted peanuts coated in chocolate that melts together slowly in the crockpot. It looks like you spent hours making it, but the slow cooker does all the work!

I like to keep my slow cooker candy sugar-free and low carb by using Lily’s chocolate chips. You can, of course, make it with regular chocolate chips if you prefer, but the sugar-free version tastes every bit as rich and delicious!

Ingredients

Roasted salted peanuts (you can use whatever nuts you like) pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, mixed nuts

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Milk chocolate chips

White chocolate chips

How to Make Crockpot Candy

Once everything’s in the crockpot, this recipe pretty much makes itself! Start by adding your peanuts to the bottom, then layer in the chocolate chips on top , dark, milk, and white. Cover the slow cooker and let it melt slowly on low heat. Mine usually takes about an hour, but keep an eye on it since every slow cooker runs a little different.

When the chocolate is melted and smooth, give everything a good stir to coat the peanuts evenly. It should look glossy and smell amazing at this point. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper. I like to make mine about the size of a heaping tablespoon, but you can make them as big or small as you want.

Put the trays in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until the candy firms up. Once it’s set, you can transfer it to an airtight container or package it up for gifts. They keep well in the fridge or freezer.

Substitutions & Add-Ins

This recipe is easy to personalize! You can use any kind of nuts, pecans, walnuts, cashews, or almonds all work great. If you want to mix things up, try stirring in a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter. For a festive touch, sprinkle the tops with crushed peppermint, shredded coconut, or holiday sprinkles before the candy sets.

Storage Instructions

Once the candy is set, store it in an airtight container. It keeps well at room temperature for up to two weeks, or you can refrigerate it if your kitchen runs warm. For longer storage, freeze the candy in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to three months. Let it sit out at room temperature to thaw before serving.

These candies hold up beautifully, so they’re great to make ahead for Christmas parties, gift, or holiday trays.