Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters are an effortless, no-bake candy made in the slow cooker. They are sweet, salty, and perfect for the holidays and gifts.
Easy Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Crockpot chocolate peanut clusters are one of the easiest slow cooker candy recipes you’ll ever make. No candy thermometer, no baking, and minimal effort. Every bite is rich, salty, crunchy — even my daughter who doesn’t enjoy peanuts loves these clusters.
If you’re like me, you sometimes need a last-minute idea for a party, or maybe you want to share a sweet treat with your friends or neighbors during the holidays. This recipe checks all the boxes for ease and great taste. Simply add everything to the slow cooker, let it melt together, and scoop out perfectly portioned clusters that look like you spent far more time on them than you actually did.
Ingredients You Need
- Roasted peanuts– I use lightly salted roasted peanuts.
- Chocolate– Make sure to use quality chocolate chips or melting wafers for the best flavor. Using a variety of chocolate also gives the clusters depth and richness.
- Almond extract– This is optional but adds a special touch.
- Sea salt to sprinkle over the top.
Hot Tip
- Using melting wafers gives the clusters a shiny, glossy finish that I think looks beautiful and festive for sharing as a gift. Ghirardelli is also a great option because the chocolate is rich and has a great quality taste.
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Clusters
- Combine all the ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours stirring 2-3 times until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Cover two sheet pans with parchment paper and use a small cookie scoop to portion out clusters on prepared pans.
- Add a touch of sea salt or use festive sprinkle to the top of each cluster.
- Allow clusters time to set and harden, about 1-2 hours at room temperature or you can place them in the fridge.
Helpful Tips For The Perfect Peanut Clusters
- Always use LOW heat to prevent scorching the chocolate.
- Stir occasionally to keep peanuts evenly coated.
- If chocolate thickens during the cooking, give it a good stir and it should loosen a bit and become creamy.
- A cookie scoop helps make evenly sized clusters.
Variations and Flavor Ideas
Make these crockpot chocolate peanut clusters your own with these easy variations:
- Peanut Butter Flavor: Add in peanut butter baking chips for a rich peanut butter flavor.
- Butterscotch Peanut Clusters: Replace half the chocolate chips with butterscotch chips.
- Mixed Nut Clusters: Add almonds, cashews, or pecans.
- Holiday Sprinkle Clusters: Top with festive sprinkles before setting.
- Salted Caramel Version: Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with sea salt.
How Long Do Crockpot Clusters Stay Fresh
These clusters stay fresh at room temperature up to 1 week in an airtight container, or place in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks, or freezer up to 3 months.
More Easy Treats To Try:
- No-Bake Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies
- Cowboy Chocolate Christmas Bark
- Christmas Grinch Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Christmas Crack
- Mini Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispies Treats
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Equipment
- 6 Qt Slow Cooker
- 2 large sheet pans
- small cookies scoop
Ingredients
- 32 ounces roasted peanuts, lightly salted
- 2 (10) ounce packages white chocolate wafers such as Ghirardelli
- 1 (10) ounce package milk chocolate wafers such as Ghirardelli
- 1 (10) ounce package dark chocolate wafers such as Ghirardelli
- 1 tsp almond extract
- sea salt to garnish optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours stirring 3-4 times. The chocolate should be fully melted and smooth.
- Place parchment paper down on two sheet pans and use a small cookie scoop to portion out clusters on prepared pans. Sprinkle the top with a touch of sea salt or festive sprinkles if desired.
- Allow clusters to cool and set at room temperature, or place in the refrigerator until chocolate is hardened. Enjoy!
Notes
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