Crockpot Christmas Crack

This indulgent holiday treat takes sweetness to the next level. Rich, creamy chocolate combined with crunchy peanuts creates an irresistibly addictive candy that’s incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker.

Perfect for holiday gatherings, dessert tables, or homemade edible gifts, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ultra addictive: Chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
• Easy crockpot method: No baking, no candy thermometer.
• Perfect for gifting: Break into pieces and package beautifully.
• Holiday favorite: Always disappears fast.

Ingredients (Best Amazon Picks)

• Peanuts (1 salted + 1 unsalted, 16 oz each):
  
  Planters Dry Roasted Peanut
  
• Peanut Butter Chips (2 bags, 10 oz each):
  
  Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Chips
  
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz):
  
  Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  
• Milk Chocolate Chips (12 oz):
  
  Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Chips
  
• White Almond Bark / Vanilla Candy Coating (2 lb total):
  
  Merckens Vanilla Candy Melts
  

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Directions

1. Set crockpot to LOW. Cooking time varies by slow cooker.
2. Add peanuts to the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Layer peanut butter chips over the peanuts.
4. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips, then milk chocolate chips.
5. Break white almond bark into chunks and place on top as the final layer.
6. Cover and heat for about 1 hour, checking occasionally.
7. Once mostly melted, stir gently until fully combined.
8. Cover again and heat for an additional 30 minutes.
9. Stir well, ensuring chocolate is melted and not scorched.
10. Spoon mixture onto nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper.
11. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 1 hour.
12. Once hardened, break into pieces and serve or package for gifting.

Expert Tips

• Always cook on LOW to avoid scorching.
• Stir only after melting begins.
• Do not stack pieces until fully hardened.
• If needed, refrigerate briefly to speed up setting.

Serving & Gifting Ideas

• Serve on holiday dessert trays
• Package in festive tins or cellophane bags
• Add to cookie platters or candy boards
• Gift as homemade holiday treats

Final Thoughts

Crockpot Christmas Crack lives up to its name—rich, creamy, crunchy, and dangerously addictive. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this holiday candy is guaranteed to become a cherished seasonal tradition.