Easy Crock Pot Candy
This easy Crock Pot Candy is sweet, salty, and perfect for gifting!
Looking for a no-bake, no-stress holiday candy? This recipe is about to become your new favorite. It’s rich, chocolatey, loaded with peanut butter, mixed nuts, and crunchy pretzels, and comes together with just a few minutes of hands-on time. The slow cooker does all the work!
The best thing about this candy is that the recipe is so customizable! You can use any buts, or mix-ins of your choice. You can use any chocolate you prefer- semi-sweet, milk, dark or even white chocolate. And it makes a lot! (About 90 pieces per batch) Making it perfect for Christmas candy trays, cookie swaps, teacher gifts, or last-minute desserts.
Why You’ll Love It
- Set it and forget it — the slow cooker melts everything perfectly
- Sweet + salty combo that everyone loves
- Easy to customize with whatever mix-ins you have
- Makes a big batch for sharing (or freezing!) Or easily cut it in half!
What You’ll Need
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- Crock Pot– 6 quart size or larger
- Cookie Scoop– I use a 1 tablespoon size
- Mini Muffin Liners
- Chocolate melts
- Dark chocolate chips
- Milk chocolate chips
- Creamy peanut butter
- Mixed nuts
- Crushed pretzels
- Festive Christmas sprinkles or flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
How To Make It
Layer the ingredients
Add the chocolate melts to the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with the dark and milk chocolate chips. Spoon the peanut butter evenly over the top. Don’t stir yet.
Melt low and slow
Cover and cook on LOW for 1 to 1½ hours, checking around the 1-hour mark. Stir once everything starts to soften to prevent scorching.
Stir until smooth
Once fully melted, stir until the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy.
Add the crunch
Gently fold in the mixed nuts and crushed pretzels until everything is coated in chocolate.
Scoop and set
Using a 1 tablespoon size cookie scooper, drop the mixture into mini muffin liners. Alternatively, you can drop spoonfuls onto parchment- or wax-paper-lined baking sheets. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate to speed things up.
Add festive sprinkles or flaky finishing sea salt over the chocolate before it sets, if desired. Let set completely before enjoying.
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Tips
- Don’t rush the melt — keep the crock pot on LOW only
- If the candy seems thick, stir in 1–2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral oil
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform pieces
- Lightly crush pretzels so you still get great texture
FAQ’s
Can I use all one type of chocolate?
Yes! You can use all milk chocolate, all dark chocolate, or even swap one bag for white chocolate chips. The chocolate melts help everything set properly.
Why cook this on LOW only?
Chocolate can scorch easily. Cooking low and slow ensures smooth melting without burning.
Can I skip the peanut butter?
You can, but the candy will be slightly firmer and less creamy. If skipping, add 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil for smoother texture.
What other mix-ins work well?
Mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, toffee bits, or chopped pretzels all work great.
How do I keep the candy from sticking?
Always use mini muffin liners, parchment or wax paper, and let the candy fully set before storing.
How should I store?
- Room temperature: Up to 2 weeks
- Fridge: 3–4 weeks
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (layer with parchment to prevent sticking)
More Holiday Treats
- Magic Bars
- M&M Cookie Bars
- Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
- Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Almonds
- Peppermint Patty Poke Cake
- Christmas Toffee Crackers
- Chocolate Lasagna
Perfect For Gifting
Package these in festive tins, cellophane bags tied with ribbon, or holiday treat boxes. They’re always one of the first things to disappear on a dessert table!
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Crock Pot Chocolate Candy
Equipment
Ingredients
Method
- Add chocolate melts to the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with dark and milk chocolate chips. Spoon peanut butter over the top. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1 to 1½ hours, checking around the 1-hour mark.
- Once melted, stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Gently fold in mixed nuts and crushed pretzels.
- Using a 1 tablespoon size cookie scooper, drop the mixture into mini muffin liners. Alternatively, you can drop spoonfuls onto parchment- or wax-paper-lined baking sheets. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate to speed things up.
- Add festive sprinkles or flaky finishing sea salt over the chocolate before it sets, if desired. Let set completely before enjoying.
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