Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy +Video
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Chocolate peanut butter crockpot candy is so easy to prepare and makes a wonderful gift. Simply melt everything together and scoop onto parchment to set!
Peanut butter and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combinations – how have I not created a Reese’s crockpot candy recipe until now?!
Crunchy peanuts add plenty of texture to the smooth and creamy candies, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips creates a gorgeous swirl effect. Top them with chopped Reese’s cups and you’ve got a winner in my book!
If you love this recipe for crock pot candy, there are plenty more flavors for you to try!
I also have an easy Reese’s fudge made with just 4 ingredients or an extreme brownie cake for when you want to impress your guests.
How To Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy
Layer the peanuts, peanut butter, baking chips, and almond bark in the bottom of a slow cooker. Heat on Low for one hour or until everything is melted.
Next, swirl in some chocolate chips and scoop out the mixture onto parchment paper. Sprinkle with additional peanuts and chopped up Reese’s cups.
Melt the remaining chocolate chips and drizzle over the tops. Then, let the treats set until firm. That’s all there is to it!
Tips and Tricks
- Make them chunkier. Feel free to add extra peanuts to the mixture if you’d like.
- Get a swirl effect. Avoid stirring the mixture once you add the chocolate chips. The more it’s touched, the more the colors will blend together.
- Set them faster. Scoop the treats onto parchment-lined sheet pans and place them in the refrigerator or freezer right away. This can be especially helpful if your kitchen is particularly warm.
- Need more candies? If you don’t want to double this recipe for crock pot candy, use a smaller scoop to maximize the number of pieces. I used a 2 tablespoon scoop for the size seen here, so try a single tablespoon scoop instead.
Video: Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy
To see the recipe prepared from start to finish, check out our video at the top of the post.
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- Slow Cooker – A larger, oval-shaped crock pot will provide more surface area for the base mixture to melt, which will also help to prevent any lumps.
- Cookie Scoops – This not only makes scooping easier, but it guarantees that all of your candies are the same size.
- Parchment Paper – Prevents your treats from sticking and makes clean up a breeze!
FAQ – Common Recipe Questions
Can I double this recipe for crock pot candy?
As long as your slow cooker is large enough, I don’t see why not.
Because you may lose some of the swirl effect from the additional scooping, it may be better to prepare separate batches. Or, get two batches going at the same time if you have multiple crockpots.
Does peanut butter crockpot candy need to be refrigerated?
It’s perfectly fine at room temperature once set, though you may want to keep them in the refrigerator if you live in a warmer climate.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, I recommend letting them soften on the counter before serving.
Can I use creamy peanut butter instead?
Yes, there just won’t be quite as much crunchy texture in the candies. You can add more peanuts to make up for it, or chop up a handful to replace the ones missing from the creamy peanut butter.
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Candy + Video
Ingredients
- 20 ounces salted roasted peanuts, divided
- 16.3 ounce jar of chunky peanut butter, we used Skippy
- 24 ounce package vanilla almond bark
- 10 ounce bag Peanut butter chips, divided
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, Guittard
- 15 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Set aside 1/2 cup of the peanuts to use on the tops of the candies.
- In the following order, layer ingredients in the crockpot: remaining peanuts, peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and almond bark.
- Cover with a lid and program the crockpot for one hour on LOW. Do not stir the candy during this time.
- After one hour, stir the candy to determine if the peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and almond bark are all fully melted. (Mine were melted after 1 hour). Continue cooking on LOW if needed for 15 minute increments until everything is melted and stirs together smoothly.
- Prepare sheet pans or a lengthy countertop by covering with parchment paper.
- Just before you are ready to form the candies, sprinkle about 1/4 -1/3 cup of chocolate chips across the stirred candy. Swipe your spoon or spatula through the mixture just once to create a chocolate swirl throughout the peanut butter candy.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of the candy onto the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the tops with reserved peanuts and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Continue dropping the candies and sprinkling with the toppings.
- After all of the candy has been scooped, melt the remaining bit of chocolate chips by microwaving in 30 second increments. Transfer melted chocolate into a small ziploc bag and snip the corner off of the bag to use it as a piping bag. Drizzle the melted chocoolate over the candies.
- Allow candies to set. Peel the candies from the parchment paper and store in an airtight container on the counter top for up to a couple weeks or freeze for 3 months.
Video
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published November 2021
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The recipe calls for 10oz of peanut butter chips divided? How many oz go into the crackpot? Thanks
Omg! Chocolate Peanut better crockpot Candy was amazing! So easy to make. Literally a hit with all my family and friends for Christmas. Will be making annually and more. Would make great gift for any occasion. Thank you Slow Roasted Italian for making our Christmas Even more special and delicious! 😊🎄
These came out great, and were quite easy to make. They are very sweet and delicious with such a nice crunch and texture to them.
They look so delicious, and I’d love to try them. I have a question on the 15 peanut butter cups: Are they supposed to be full size ones, snack size, or the miniature peanut butter cups?
Hi Diane,
In this recipe we use full size Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped. Hope this helps.
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
I have chocolate almond bark. can i use instead of the white? what will be big diference?
Hi Terry!
The taste will slightly differ, but it’ll still be delicious! Hope this helps!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
This recipe is an absolute game-changer! So easy to make and the result is mind-blowingly delicious. Donna and Chad, you’ve outdone yourselves again!
Hi Jasmine!
We’re so glad you enjoyed!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn
The Slow Roasted Italian’s recipes never disappoint! Made this last night and added some chopped almonds for extra crunch. Turned out amazing!
Hi Amanda!
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
TSRI Team Member,
Devlyn