Crockpot Christmas Crack

December 30, 2025 By admin

Crockpot Christmas Crack is a classic holiday candy made with peanuts and melted chocolate, prepared easily in a slow cooker. This no-bake treat is rich, crunchy, and festive, topped with colorful sprinkles and portioned into bite-sized pieces. It is a popular recipe during the holiday season and perfect for gifting, parties, or cookie trays.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz (450 g) unsalted peanuts

  • 16 oz (450 g) salted peanuts

  • 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 12 oz (340 g) milk chocolate chips

  • 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips or almond bark

  • Holiday sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

1. Add Ingredients to the Crockpot

Place the unsalted peanuts and salted peanuts evenly in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips on top. Do not stir.

2. Melt the Chocolate

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Do not open the lid during the first hour.

3. Stir

After 2 hours, remove the lid and gently stir the mixture until all ingredients are fully melted and evenly combined. The mixture should be smooth and glossy.

4. Portion the Candy

Using a spoon, drop small portions of the chocolate mixture into mini cupcake liners placed on a baking sheet.

5. Decorate

Immediately sprinkle the tops with holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

6. Cool and Set

Allow the candy to cool and harden completely at room temperature, or place in the refrigerator for faster setting.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use low heat only to prevent scorching the chocolate.

  • Avoid stirring until the melting time is complete.

  • Mini cupcake liners help with easy portioning and presentation.

Storage Instructions

Store Crockpot Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer storage.

Final Notes

This Crockpot Christmas Crack matches the photo closely, featuring clusters of chocolate-coated peanuts topped with festive sprinkles and served in colorful liners. It is an easy, reliable holiday recipe that delivers consistent results with minimal effort.