You got it! Crockpot Christmas Crack is a wildly popular holiday treat that’s sweet, salty, chocolatey, and addictive—and the best part? It’s made right in the slow cooker with zero baking. Perfect for gifting, parties, or just snacking while watching Christmas movies.
🎄 Crockpot Christmas Crack (Peanut Cluster Candy)
🍬 Servings: Makes 80–90 bite-sized clusters
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 2 hours (hands-off)
📝 Ingredients:
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1 (16 oz) jar unsalted dry roasted peanuts
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1 (16 oz) jar salted dry roasted peanuts
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1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips
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2 (10 oz) bags peanut butter chips
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2 lbs (two 1-lb bricks) white almond bark or vanilla candy coating
✅ Optional add-ins:
Crushed peppermint
Holiday sprinkles
Mini marshmallows
Pretzel pieces
🥣 Instructions:
1. Layer Ingredients in Crockpot:
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In a 6-quart slow cooker, layer in this order:
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Salted and unsalted peanuts
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Chocolate chips
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Peanut butter chips
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Broken-up pieces of almond bark (on top)
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❗ Do not stir yet.
2. Cook on LOW:
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Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
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After 1.5 hours, start checking occasionally to make sure nothing burns.
3. Stir Thoroughly:
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Once everything is melted, stir until smooth and fully combined.
4. Scoop & Set:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment or wax paper using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop.
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Let cool and harden at room temperature (or pop in the fridge to speed it up).
5. Decorate (Optional):
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Add sprinkles, crushed candy cane, or mini marshmallows while still soft.
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 weeks.
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Or freeze for longer storage (up to 2 months).
🎁 Great for:
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Holiday cookie trays
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Office or school gifts (wrap in treat bags with a bow!)
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Parties or potlucks