Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe (2024)

Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe is a simple dessert idea with only 5 ingredients. The crock pot does all the work and the results are amazing and delicious chocolate candy.

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Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe:

You won’t believe how easy thischocolate covered peanut candy is to make. It is one of the easiest treats and so tasty.

The chocolate combined with the peanut butter and all of those peanuts really make a decadent dessert everyone will love. Crockpot peanut clusters recipe takes hardly any effort to make but is perfect for holiday gifts.

Once you find out how amazing this candy is and how easy it is thanks to the crock pot, you will make this all the time! You can’t go wrong with this recipe. You might also like Crock Pot Christmas Candy Recipe.

The recipe calls for a couple of different types of chocolate and they all combine for such a delicious treat. The white chocolate and the milk chocolate taste amazing together with the peanut butter chips.

It is one of the absolute best desserts and you are going to go crazy over these. I also make Homemade Twix Bars Recipe.

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What is Peanut Clusters?

Peanut Clusters are a traditional Christmas candy and easy to make. It combines that semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. These chocolate chips are melted with almond bark and combined with peanuts.

Then using a spoon or a cookie scoop, a small portion of the melted mixture is placed on a piece of wax paper to harden. These clusters are placed in the refrigerator to cool.

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The Crock Pot makes chocolate peanut clusters so easy!

Sometimes I shy away from desserts because I just don’t have the time to stand over a stove or mess with a lot of ingredients. If you are having a busy week or one of those days, this is the perfect recipe to make because it requires hardly any work.

You just throw everything in the crock pot. This is probably one of the easiest chocolate candy recipes I have ever made and it tastes out of this world!

If you love the slow cooker like we do around here, why not make dessert in it? Peanut Clusters in crock pot is such a great recipe and oh so tasty.

Slow Cooker Recommendation:

We love this programmable crock pot and it is so handy. You can set it for the time you want it to cook and not worry about overcooking anything.

This feature is a real life saver. If you are in the market for a new slow cooker, I would definitely check out one of the programmable models.

I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze.These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.

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Ingredients for Crockpot Peanut Clusters:

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make an amazing chocolate candy recipe sure to impress. It is so simple.

  • Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
  • Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • White Almond Bark
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How to Make Slow Cooker Peanut Clusters:

  • Add Ingredients – Layer all the ingredients in a crock pot with the almond bark on top. Including stirring in peanuts.
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  • Melt ingredients in Slow Cooker – Cook on low for 1 hour.
  • Stir Ingredients – Stir every 15-20 minutes to ensure that chocolate does not burn on the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Make sure all ingredients are combined – Once all ingredients are melted, stir thoroughly to combine.
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  • Scoop melted ingredients – Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to scoop clusters onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper.
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  • Place in the Refrigerator – Put in the refrigerator or all them to sit at room temperature until the chocolate has completely set. It usually takes about 1-2 hours.
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How to store Chocolate Peanut Clusters:

Store the clusters in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator. These peanut clusters need to be stored in a cool place to keep from melting. You can place in the refrigerator or leave on a counter. They will last about 3 to 5 days.

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Can you Freeze Peanut Clusters?

Yes, you can freeze peanut clusters. This is the perfect candy to prepare ahead of time. Make sure that the chocolate is solidify before placing in the freezer. When you are ready to thaw, place in the refrigerator.

Tip for Making Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters:

  • Cooking Scoop – We like to use a cookie scoopto make these peanut clusters. It just makes it so much easier.
  • Melt Chocolate – Make sure chocolate is completely melted and smooth before scooping into clusters.
  • Crockpot Liners – For an easy cleanup, use crockpot liners.

Variations:

  • Chocolate – Use different flavors of chocolate. You can use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkles – Add sprinkles or M&M&’s to the melted chocolate.
  • Drizzle with Chocolate – Use a different color of chocolate and drizzle the top after the clusters have hardened.
  • Stovetop – You can make this on your stove top. Make sure to stir constantly while the chocolate is melted so it doesn’t burn.
  • Sea Salt – Sprinkle with sea salt on the top of the clusters.
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Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe is a simple dessert idea with only 5 ingredients. The crock pot does all the work and the results are tasty chocolate candy.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Chill 1 hour hr

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings 50

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 247

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • (2) 16 oz containers of lightly salted peanuts
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz milk chocolate chips
  • 12 oz peanut butter chips
  • 24 oz white almond bark – broke into squares

Instructions

  • Layer all the ingredients in a crock pot with the almond bark on top.

  • Cook on low for 1 hour.

  • Stir every 15-20 minutes to ensure that chocolate does not burn on the bottom of the crock pot.

  • Once all ingredients are melted, stir thoroughly to combine.

  • Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to scoop clusters onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Put in the refrigerator or all them to sit at room temperature until the chocolate has completely set (usually 1-2 hours).

  • Store the clusters in a airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 247kcal, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 5g, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 67mg, Potassium 118mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 19g, Vitamin A 19IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 22mg, Iron 1mg

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FAQs

Why won t my peanut clusters harden? ›

This is caused by the ratio of almond bark to chocolate being too low. You need enough almond bark to ensure ensure your Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters harden.

How many calories in a chocolate peanut cluster? ›

Peanuts, Chocolate Covered, Peanut Clusters (1 peanut cluster) contains 7g total carbs, 6.3g net carbs, 4.7g fat, 1.8g protein, and 73 calories.

How much vegetable oil to add to melted chocolate? ›

Alternatively, you can use a bit of vegetable oil or shortening. Start by adding just a small amount (a teaspoon for every 100 grams of chocolate should suffice), stir it in, and see if the chocolate is thin enough for your needs. If not, add a little more, but remember – it's easier to add than to take away!

Why are my peanuts not getting soft? ›

Dried peanuts will require a longer soaking time before cooking, so leave them to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Soaking the peanuts ensures that they will soften more easily when they are cooked, giving them their delicious texture.

How unhealthy are chocolate covered peanuts? ›

Not to mention all the sugar, preservatives and additives found in the candy coating. One serving of chocolate-covered peanuts (1.4 ounces) contains 230 calories, 15 grams of fat (6 grams of it saturated), 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 11 grams of sugars.

Are chocolate peanuts a healthy snack? ›

Peanuts are high in protein and folates, which are essential for healthy brain development. Peanuts also boost memory, help fight depression, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chocolate contains important antioxidants and can help cognitive function. And it tastes fabulous.

How many calories in a homemade peanut cluster? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
150Calories
10gFat
12gCarbs
5gProtein

How do you fix peanut brittle that did not harden? ›

Why Is My Peanut Brittle Chewy / Sticky / Didn't Harden?
  1. Break up the brittle and place it in a glass, microwave-safe bowl. Heat on HIGH heat 1-2 minutes until soft and semi-melted. ...
  2. Transfer the semi-melted brittle to a a clean saucepan. ...
  3. Immediately remove from the heat and add additional 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
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Why are my peanut butter balls too soft? ›

If your butter was too soft or if the peanut butter you're using is too thin, the filling can get a little soft and sticky as you're rolling. The refrigerator can fix that—stop what you're doing and chill the bowl of filling for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before trying again to roll into balls.

Why didn't my peanut brittle set? ›

Why didn't my homemade peanut brittle get hard? Same answer as the question above. If your peanut brittle is not hardening, it's because the sugar mixture did not get hot enough to properly caramelize, cool and become hard, crisp and crunchy.

Why did my peanut butter fudge not get hard? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

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