Crock Pot Christmas Crack is a wildly easy holiday treat packed with sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors that make it nearly impossible to stop at just one bite.
This melt-in-your-mouth candy combines layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and peanuts in a slow cooker, making it the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert.
What You Need for Crock Pot Christmas Crack
- Unsalted peanuts – Offer a soft nuttiness that balances the salt and sweetness beautifully.
- Salted peanuts – Add a satisfying crunch and that perfect salty contrast to the candy’s sweetness.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – Lend a deep, rich chocolate flavor that anchors the sweetness.
- Milk chocolate chips – Add creaminess and a touch of extra sweetness to the mix.
- Peanut butter chips – Infuse a luscious peanut butter flavor that melts into the chocolate blend.
- White almond bark – The creamy binder that melts everything together, giving the candy its classic crackle finish.
How to Make Crock Pot Christmas Crack – A Sweet & Simple Journey
Start by layering the peanuts, chips, and chocolate in the slow cooker, with the almond bark as the final touch.
Let everything melt gently on low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching. Once melted, stir well and spoon the mixture into small piles on wax paper.
Allow the candy to cool and harden, transforming into perfectly portioned pieces of indulgent holiday joy.
Tips & Twists for the Perfect Holiday Crack
The magic of Crock Pot Christmas Crack lies in its simplicity, but a few small tweaks can make it even more special. Use a mix of dark chocolate and milk chocolate chips if you want a deeper cocoa flavor. Want to make it festive? Add a handful of red and green M&Ms or sprinkle crushed peppermint over the top before the candy sets. If you’re giving this as a gift, portion it into mini cupcake liners for a polished presentation.
When melting the chocolate, patience is key. Avoid the temptation to crank up the heat—low and slow is the name of the game to prevent burning. Stir every 30 minutes to keep the mixture even and smooth.
How to Store Leftovers – If You Have Any!
To keep your Crock Pot Christmas Crack fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. If your kitchen runs warm, refrigerate it to prevent melting. This treat also freezes beautifully—just layer pieces between wax paper in a freezer-safe container and store for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy.
This easy, crowd-pleasing candy is guaranteed to become a staple in your holiday treat rotation—just beware, it lives up to its name!
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
Ingredients
- 1 pound salted peanuts
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1 pound unsalted peanuts
- 20 ounces peanut butter chips
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 pounds white almond bark or vanilla-flavored candy coating
Instructions
- Layer the peanuts—both salted and unsalted—at the bottom of a large slow cooker. Follow with the chocolate chips, both milk and semi-sweet, and then the peanut butter chips.
- Break the almond bark or candy coating into manageable chunks and distribute them evenly over the top as the final layer.
- Secure the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the mixture to warm for 1 hour undisturbed.
- After one hour, remove the lid and stir the contents thoroughly to integrate the melting ingredients.
- Replace the lid and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid scorching.
- Once melted and fully combined, stir the mixture again. Then, using a spoon, drop small mounds of the candy onto wax paper or non-stick aluminum foil.
- Let the candy sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until fully hardened.
