Description
Hey friends! Beau here. If you love crunchy, sweet, salty, chocolatey bites but don’t love fussing in the kitchen, these Crockpot Peanut Clusters are your new best friend. They’re perfect for gifts, potlucks, or a little personal indulgence—made almost entirely hands-free.
Ingredients
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4 cups dry roasted peanuts (or mixed nuts)
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12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
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8 oz sweet German chocolate (or chopped high-quality milk chocolate)
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16 oz white almond bark or vanilla candy coating
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2 oz paraffin wax (optional, for shine & firmer clusters)
Instructions
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Layer the ingredients in a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker in this order: peanuts → chocolate chips → German chocolate → almond bark → paraffin wax (if using).
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Cook low & slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Do not peek!
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Stir to combine: After 2 hours, remove the lid and stir thoroughly until smooth. If needed, cover and cook 15–20 more minutes.
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Scoop & set: Drop spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper. Let cool 1–2 hours at room temp (or refrigerate ~30 minutes to speed up).
Notes
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Too thick? Stir in 1 tbsp vegetable shortening to smooth it out.
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Double recipe? Use a 6-quart slow cooker; cook time stays the same.
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Not a peanut fan? Swap with almonds, cashews, or mixed seeds.