Crockpot Christmas Crack

This Crockpot Christmas Crack is a festive, chocolate-peanut candy that practically makes itself. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and perfect for gifting or filling holiday treat trays. Because everything melts low and slow in the crockpot, you get rich flavor with almost no effort. Just scoop, set, and let the clusters harden—ideal for busy holiday weeks when you still want something homemade and delicious.

Ingredients

• 16 oz unsalted peanuts
• 16 oz salted peanuts
• 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 bag milk chocolate chips
• 2 bags peanut butter chips
• 2 packages white chocolate bark or candy wafers

Directions

1. Add both peanuts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Pour peanut butter chips over the peanuts.
3. Add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
4. Place the white chocolate bark or wafers on top.
5. Cover and cook on Low for 1 hour.
6. Uncover, stir well, then re-cover and cook on Low for another 30 minutes.
7. Stir again until fully smooth and combined.
8. Drop tablespoon-sized clusters onto parchment paper.
9. Let clusters harden at room temperature for several hours.
10. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 90 minutes | Total Time: 100 minutes
Kcal: ~220 kcal per serving | Servings: 40 clusters

Tips

• Use high-quality chocolate chips and bark for smoother melting and better flavor.
• Let the clusters cool completely before storing to prevent sticking.

FAQ

Can I use only one type of chocolate?
Yes—substitute any combination you like, keeping the total amount similar.

Do I need to spray the crockpot?
No, the chocolate melts smoothly and doesn’t stick once stirred.

How long do the clusters last?
They keep up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and freeze well for up to 3 months.

Can I add mix-ins?
Absolutely—try pretzels, mini marshmallows, or toffee bits stirred in at the end.

Do they harden faster in the fridge?
Yes, you can refrigerate them to speed up setting, though the shine may dull slightly.