Description
Sweet southern crockpot candy melts chocolate, peanuts, and almond bark into irresistible bite-sized treats. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, creating a melt-in-your-mouth confection you cannot resist savoring until the last delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 jars roasted, salted peanuts (16 ounces / 454 grams each)
- 1 package almond bark (24 ounces / 680 grams), broken or chopped
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (24 ounces / 680 grams)
Garnish:
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange a layer of peanuts at the bottom of the crockpot, creating a sturdy foundation for the sweet confection.
- Meticulously place almond bark over the peanuts, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips as the final layer, creating a rich, decadent covering.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low heat, allowing the ingredients to slowly meld together for one hour.
- Gently stir the mixture after the initial cooking period, redistributing the melting ingredients to promote uniform consistency.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, watching for complete chocolate liquefaction.
- If chocolate appears incompletely melted, recover and cook for another brief 30-minute interval.
- Vigorously stir until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous blend.
- Prepare baking sheets by lining them with wax or parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the luscious chocolate-peanut mixture onto the prepared sheets, maintaining approximately one-inch spacing between each dollop.
- Before the chocolate solidifies, playfully scatter sprinkles across the surface for a festive touch.
- Allow the candies to set completely by chilling in the refrigerator for one hour or letting them rest at room temperature for approximately four hours.
Notes
- Swap peanuts with almonds or cashews for a different nutty flavor profile that keeps the recipe exciting and versatile.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a more intense, less sweet treat that adults might prefer.
- Experiment with sea salt sprinkle on top to create a delightful sweet-and-salty contrast that elevates the entire candy experience.
- For dairy-free option, select vegan chocolate chips and dairy-free almond bark to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg