Crockpot Christmas Crack

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Crockpot Christmas Crack (Chocolate Peanut Clusters)

A massive batch of sweet, salty, and crunchy holiday treats.

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Yield: 40–50 clusters

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Salted Peanuts

  • 16 oz Unsalted Peanuts (using a mix balances the salt perfectly)

  • 12 oz bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

  • 10 oz bag Peanut Butter Chips

  • 10 oz bag White Chocolate Chips (or Vanilla Almond Bark/Wafers)

  • Holiday Sprinkles (Red, green, and white)

Instructions

  1. Layer the Peanuts: Pour both the salted and unsalted peanuts into the bottom of a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Spread them out into an even layer.

  2. Add the Sweets: Layer the chips on top of the peanuts in this order:

    • Semi-sweet chocolate chips

    • Peanut butter chips

    • White chocolate chips (or wafers) on top.

    • Note: Do not stir yet! Keep the layers as they are.

  3. Low & Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and set the Crockpot to LOW. Cook for 2 hours.

  4. The First Stir: Remove the lid. Use a heavy spoon to stir everything together until the peanuts are completely coated in a smooth, uniform chocolate-peanut butter mixture.

  5. Final Melt: Replace the lid and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes. Give it one final, thorough stir.

  6. Scoop and Decorate: * Line your counter or baking sheets with parchment paper (or use mini cupcake liners for a cleaner look).

    • Drop the mixture by the tablespoon onto the paper.

    • Immediately add your Christmas sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.

  7. Set and Cool: Allow the candy to sit at room temperature for at least 1–2 hours until fully hardened. If your kitchen is warm, you can pop the trays in the fridge to speed this up.

Success Tips for the Perfect Batch

  • Avoid the “High” Setting: Chocolate is temperamental. Never use the “High” setting on your slow cooker, or the chocolate will seize and turn grainy.

  • The Condensation Trick: If your slow cooker lid tends to collect a lot of steam, place a clean tea towel or double layer of paper towels across the top of the Crockpot before putting the lid on. This prevents water droplets from falling into the chocolate (which can cause it to ruin).

  • Storage: Store these in an airtight container in a cool place. They also freeze beautifully if you want to make them weeks in advance!

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