Crockpot Christmas Crack Recipe

This Crockpot Christmas Crack is an easy, sweet, and salty treat made with chocolate, peanuts, and festive holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gifting or sharing at parties, it’s a no-fuss dessert that’s always a hit!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1-2 hours (in the crockpot)
Cool Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Yield: About 60 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 2 cups unsalted peanuts (or substitute with pretzel pieces)
  • 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips
  • 2 (10 oz) bags peanut butter chips
  • 2 lbs white almond bark (cut into chunks)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crockpot

  1. Spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to make cleanup easier.

Step 2: Layer the Ingredients

  1. Layer the peanuts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips over the peanuts.
  3. Top with the white almond bark chunks.

Step 3: Melt the Ingredients

  1. Set the crockpot on LOW heat. Cover with the lid.
  2. Cook for 1-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until all the chocolate and almond bark are melted and smooth.

Step 4: Mix and Portion the Candy

  1. Stir everything together to fully coat the peanuts with the melted chocolate mixture.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper.
  3. Decorate with holiday sprinkles while the mixture is still warm.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

  1. Let the candies cool and harden at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until firm.
  2. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Tips for Perfect Christmas Crack:

  • Peanut Substitutes: Swap peanuts for other nuts like almonds or cashews, or mix in pretzels for extra crunch.
  • Microwave Option: If you don’t have a crockpot, melt the ingredients in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
  • Add Variety: Add mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or crushed candy canes for a fun twist.

This Crockpot Christmas Crack is simple to make and irresistible! Perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to your holiday dessert spread. 🎄🍫✨