When time is short this holiday season, this Crock Pot Candy recipe is the perfect thing to spread the Christmas Spirit. Made in your Slow Cooker, this easy candy recipe is quick, easy and delicious!
Easy Candy Recipe For A Busy Time Of The Year
I love to make candy during the Christmas season to give out as gifts to friends, family and neighbors. I’ll wrap them up in a pretty bag and put a cute little card on them. I’ve made all sorts of treats and desserts before, but I do like to make candy. Sometimes, the Holiday season can get away from us. Am I the only one that is rushing to get our Christmas Cards in the mail so they at lease reach their destinations by New Years?!?! When I’m short on time but still want to spread some sugary Christmas cheer, this easy Crockpot Candy recipe is just the thing.
What Is The Best Chocolate to Use For Crockpot Candy?
This time of year, it is fun to walk down the bakery aisle of your grocery store. You can find all sorts of limited edition versions of your favorite brands. For instance, I found these NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Limited Edition Holiday Morsels. These red, green and the classic Semi-Sweet morsels are all wrapped up in a festive seasonal package! While I was there I also picked up a few more packages of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® morsels in different varieties. My husband LOVES to make chocolate chip cookies with our daughter. So I’m sure these will come in handy later.
One of the best parts of this recipe is how simple it is. You may already have a number of these items in your pantry! Simply get an assortment of chocolate candy, salted and unsalted peanuts and some vegetable oil. Then, just get your crockpot out to start slow cooking this great candy recipe.
Easy Crockpot Candy Recipe
I hope you enjoy this recipe but don’t eat it all yourself! This is the perfect thing to bring into work or give out as gifts. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
An easy crockpot candy recipe for the holidays.
- 1 bag 10 oz Nestle Holiday Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 bag 11.5 oz Nestle Milk Chocolate Morsels
- 2 bags 11 oz Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Morsels
- 1 bag 12 oz Nestle Premier White Morsels
- 1 jar 16 oz Unsalted Peanuts
- 1 jar 16 oz Salted Peanuts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil optional
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Layer all ingredients into a slow cooker. I started with the peanuts and then added the morsels on top. Cook on low for 2 hours, covered. Remove lid and stir to combine all ingredients well. Replace the slow cooker lid and continue to cook on low for 30 more minutes. At this point if you need a thinner consistency add the vegetable oil. Drop mixture onto wax paper using a spoon and let harden (about an hour).
I am so excited to have one of my holiday candies made, all while I enjoyed my Colts barely sneak one by the Browns. If you are busy these days you can still make delicious treats for your family and friends, take a little help from your slow cooker!
What are some of your time-saving tips for the holidays?
Janell Poulette says
I love my slow cooker but never have used it for candy! This looks like an easy and awesome recipe!
Andrea Kruse says
Slow cooker candy? Now, I have to try that. I am going to have to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
Jenn says
You can make candy in a slow cooker?!?!? This is awesome! Maybe my old slowcooker will get use more often then just Christmas Eve for pulled pork!!
Raijean says
Wow, who knew you could make candy in the slow cooker. I’m intrigued!
Danielle K says
This is so cool – I had no idea I could make candy in my slow cooker! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
I totally need to try this! It looks so good!
Ellen That Chic Mom says
Yum I make candy liek his each year but have never done it int eh slow cooker. Thanks for the tip.
Emily @ Baby Dickey says
Omgosh I love it! I never would have thought of making this in a slow cooker… I actually just made holiday bark (on my blog) and you definitely have to melt/stir/melt/stir etc in the microwave. I love anything with a slow cooker – throw it in and walk away! Definitely doing this next time 🙂
Michelle says
I have been using my crock pot for everything lately but never thought to use it for desserts!great idea, plus love that the kids can help!
Jenilee says
looks tasty! Kinda sad all those pretty colors just turned to brown. But I bet it tasted yummy!
Danielle says
This reicpe sounds so amazing! I never thought to make chocolate goodies in the slow cooker. #client