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Lazy Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy


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  • Author: crockcozy
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting, nutty treat made with chocolate, peanuts, and pretzels in a slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 4 (12 oz) bags white baking chips
  • 2 (12 oz) bags colored melting wafers
  • 32 oz salted peanuts
  • 2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces (like M&Ms), divided
  • 1½ cups crushed mini pretzels
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line your slow cooker with a liner or parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Layer white baking chips, melting wafers, and peanut butter in the slow cooker. Do not stir yet.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour.
  4. After 1 hour, stir everything together until fully melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in salted peanuts and crushed pretzels. Fold in half the M&Ms (save the rest for topping).
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper-lined counters or baking sheets.
  7. While still warm, press a few M&Ms on top of each candy for decoration.
  8. Let cool completely (at room temp or in the fridge).
  9. Store in an airtight container.
  10. Enjoy with a glass of sweet tea or a cup of dark coffee.

Notes

Use real butter for flavor, and consider different colored wafers for holidays. Roasting the peanuts or using salted mini pretzels can enhance flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg