Crockpot Christmas Crack

This crockpot Christmas crack is sweet, salty, and ridiculously easy—just layer, melt, stir, and scoop. The mix of salted and unsalted peanuts gives you the perfect balance, while the chocolate, peanut butter chips, and white chocolate melt into a creamy candy coating. It’s a great make-ahead treat for holiday parties, gifting, or keeping in a container for snack attacks. Since it’s “set-it-and-forget-it,” it’s perfect when your kitchen is already busy with other holiday baking. Finish with festive sprinkles for that Christmas-cookie-tray look.

Ingredients

• 16 oz salted peanuts
• 16 oz unsalted peanuts
• 2 (12 oz) bags semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 (10 oz) bags peanut butter chips
• 2 (10 oz) bags white chocolate chips or wafers
• Christmas sprinkles

Directions

1. Add salted peanuts and unsalted peanuts to the bottom of the crockpot and mix to combine.
2. Layer the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the peanuts.
3. Layer the peanut butter chips over the chocolate chips.
4. Layer the white chocolate chips or wafers on top.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
6. Remove the lid and stir completely until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
7. Cover again and cook on LOW for 30 minutes more.
8. Line baking sheets with parchment paper (or set out mini cupcake liners).
9. Drop candy by spoonfuls onto the parchment or into liners.
10. Top with Christmas sprinkles and let harden before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 150 minutes | Total Time: 160 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 40

Tips

Use good-quality white chocolate chips or wafers—some cheaper white chips can seize or melt unevenly, which affects the smoothness.

Let the candies harden fully at room temperature, then store in an airtight container (cool room or fridge) so they stay firm and fresh.

FAQ

Do I need to stir during the first 2 hours?
No—leave the lid on so the chocolate melts evenly; stir after the 2-hour mark as directed.

Can I use all salted peanuts or all unsalted?
Yes—just know all salted will be saltier and all unsalted will taste sweeter; the mix is the best balance.

How long does it take to harden?
Usually 1–2 hours at room temperature, faster in the fridge.

Can I freeze Crockpot Christmas crack?
Yes—freeze in an airtight container and thaw in the fridge or on the counter before serving.