I have been wanting to make Crock Pot Candy for the longest time! Chocolate peanut clusters are one of my favorite treats, so I figured I’d try making candy clusters in my slow cooker! Slow Cooker Dessert ideas are easier than you think!
Crock Pot Candy Nut Clusters
Well, I only had a brick of the white vanilla almond bark, which I just call white chocolate and I didn’t have any peanuts. But I did have cashews and macadamia nuts. Even better! Real white chocolate can be used, but it’s going to be more expensive. You can also use chocolate chips and make these Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Clusters. YUM!
I was so excited that I dumped everything in and then realized I didn’t grease the crock with butter before. It makes clean up a lot easier. Those crockpot liners would be great for making Crock Pot Candy Recipes.
Making Slow Cooker Vanilla Nut Clusters
You’ll need:
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- 5 or 6 quart Crock Pot. This one is only $29.99!
- 2 large bricks of the chocolate or white almond bark. Or you can use 2 packages of candy melts, or even 2 packages white chocolate chips.
- Nuts – Use your favorite.
- parchment paper.
Just like the photo above I just dumped it all in. Set it on low.
After about an hour, stir. If all the larger chunks have melted, then you’re ready to start spooning! If you still see parts of the candy that haven’t melted, let it go for another 30 minutes or so.
Once it’s all melted, use a teaspoon to scoop up and drop onto the parchment paper. Let it sit for a couple of hours until it’s completely set.
If you want to get fancy, you could always melt chocolate chips and drizzle across the tops. Or use any color of the candy melts for something fun.
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Crock Pot Candy Vanilla Nut Clusters
Easy to Make Crockpot Candy Recipe for Vanilla Nut Clusters.
Ingredients
- Two 24 ounce bricks or White chocolate bars from Bakers
- 2 to 3 Cups nuts - I used what I had. Use any nut or variety of nuts.
Instructions
- Butter or grease the inside of your crock pot.
- Break up the almond bark or bars and place inside the crock pot
- Add the nuts
- Cook on LOW 1 hour, then stir to check if it's melted. If it's not completely melted, let it cook another 30 min.
Notes
Feel free to use any nut variety or chip flavors you'd enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 523Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 35gProtein: 11g
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Larissa says
Did you use salted cashews and macadamia nuts? Or do you recommend raw nuts?
Kim says
I used salted, but you can use what you prefer. You can also sprinkle a little salt on the candies right after you drop them on the parchment.
Maria says
Am I able to use mini cinnamon chips with the nuts in this recipe?
Kim says
Hi Maria, I’ve never used cinnamon chips. I don’t see why you couldn’t mix them in with the vanilla wafers.
Cecilia Hostetter says
Can I add mini marshmallows just before I scooping onto parchment paper?
Kim says
The marshmallows may melt, which isn’t that bad of a thing. I’ve never tried it. But you could add a few once scooped onto the parchment paper. Great idea!
Desiree Donnelly says
I make this every year! Can I substitute the peanut butter chips for just more chocolate chips! Would love to try and make without the peanut butter chips, not sure to add more milk chocolate or use the same recipe and just leave out the peanut butter chips! Please help me out with just chocolate cluster recipe because some people don’t like peanut butter. Thank you so much
Kim says
Hi Desiree, I’m wondering if you’re talking about a different recipe than this Vanilla Nut Clusters? This recipe doesn’t call for peanut butter chips. But any recipes I do have them listed, then yes, you can substitute them with milk chocolate chips.
Tina says
Could they be frozen and taken out at Christmas?
Kim says
Yes, these would freeze well, just like a candy bar.
Elizabeth says
Could these pass as breakfast? haha. I love white chocolate with nuts!
Kim says
of course!! There’s protein in them!
Ana Maria says
How fabulous!
Only one question: can this be made with regular milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips?
Thanks!
Kim says
Yes, I think that would work perfectly! The candy melts would also work.