Description
These Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters combine roasted salted and unsalted peanuts with smooth melted chocolate and peanut butter chips for a deliciously easy no-bake treat. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this recipe yields rich, crunchy clusters perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Peanuts
- 1 jar roasted salted peanuts (16 ounces)
- 1 jar unsalted peanuts (16 ounces)
Chocolate Mixture
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark, broken into squares
- 2 bags semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 ounces total)
- 1 cup peanut butter baking chips (or butterscotch baking chips)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanuts and Chocolate: Add both the roasted salted and unsalted peanuts into a 6 to 7-quart crockpot, spreading them into an even layer. Break the chocolate almond bark into squares and add them on top of the peanuts, along with the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for one hour or until the chocolate and peanut butter chips have melted. Stir the mixture to combine thoroughly. If the chips are not fully melted, cover again and continue cooking on low, checking every 15 to 30 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Turn OFF the slow cooker. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for setting the clusters.
- Form the Clusters: Using a 2-tablespoon-sized cookie scoop or two spoons, immediately scoop out clusters from the crockpot mixture and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them out.
- Set the Clusters: Allow the clusters to set at room temperature for about one hour until hardened. Alternatively, place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process, which will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter chips with butterscotch baking chips if preferred.
- Ensure the crockpot is clean and dry before adding ingredients to avoid seizing chocolate.
- For quicker setting, refrigerate the clusters but allow them to return to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cluster sizes, but spoons work fine as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
