Description

Delight in these festive Christmas Peanut Clusters made effortlessly in a crockpot. Combining dry roasted peanuts with a rich blend of semisweet chocolate, German chocolate bar, peanut butter chips, and creamy almond bark, this no-fuss candy is perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving. Slow-cooked to smooth perfection and decorated with sprinkles, these clusters deliver a crunchy, sweet treat that sets up firm and stores well.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 pounds dry roasted peanuts (two 16-ounce jars)
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
1 (4-ounce) German chocolate baking bar broken into pieces
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
48 ounces almond bark (two 24-ounce packages)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Add the dry roasted peanuts to the bottom of a large slow cooker. Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips, chopped German chocolate baking bar pieces, and peanut butter chips evenly on top of the peanuts. Break the almond bark into smaller pieces and layer them on top of all the other ingredients, then cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Cook Candy: Set the slow cooker on LOW heat and cook for 2 hours without stirring to allow the chocolates and peanut butter chips to melt slowly and combine thoroughly with the nuts and almond bark.
Stir to Smooth: After 2 hours, remove the lid carefully and stir the mixture well until the components are fully combined and the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy.
Shape Clusters: Using a rounded spoon, drop spoonfuls of the melted candy mixture onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. If desired, decorate the tops immediately with sprinkles or crushed candy canes before the chocolate hardens.
Cool and Set: Allow the peanut clusters to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour or until they are fully set and firm to the touch.

Notes

Storage: Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 1 month to keep them fresh longer.
Freezing: These crockpot peanut clusters freeze well for up to 2 months when stored in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Add Mix-ins: For variety, add raisins, mini marshmallows, or pretzel pieces right before shaping the clusters to add texture and flavor.
Decorations: Use festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes to give the clusters a bright, holiday appearance before the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 15 g)
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg