Description
A simple and forgiving recipe for chocolate candy made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (12 oz) bags white baking chips
- 2 (12 oz) bags colored melting wafers (red, green, or a mix)
- 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
- Line your slow cooker with a liner or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Layer white baking chips, melting wafers, and peanut butter in the slow cooker without stirring.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, stir everything together until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in salted peanuts and crushed pretzels. Fold in half the M&Ms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper-lined counters or baking sheets.
- While still warm, press a few M&Ms on top of each candy for decoration.
- Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use a slow cooker liner for minimal cleanup. Substitute peanuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds if allergies are a concern. Experiment with variations such as caramel swirls or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg