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Crockpot Christmas Crack Recipe


  • Author: Susan
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 36 Pieces 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Christmas Chocolate Nut Crack combines sweet and salty flavors with the richness of peanut butter and smooth chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this treat offers a delightful crunch from the peanuts and cashews and a velvety texture from the chocolate layers. It’s an easy, slow-cooked dessert with a festive feel that’s ideal for sharing.


Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cups unsalted peanuts
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups salted peanuts or cashews
  • 1 2/3 cups peanut butter chips
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 lb vanilla candy coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker to make cleanup easier after cooking. Add the unsalted peanuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, salted peanuts or cashews, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate chips, and vanilla candy coating to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting and blending.
  3. Form the Crack Pieces: Line 36 cupcake tins with paper liners. Scoop golf ball-sized portions of the chocolate mixture into each lined cup using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, pressing gently to ensure they hold their shape.
  4. Chill and Set: Place the filled liners in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until completely set and hardened.
  5. Break into Pieces: Once chilled, remove the crack from the liners and break into pieces along the natural “crack” lines or cut into squares with a knife for more uniform pieces.

Notes

  • For a Smoother Texture: If the mixture feels too dry or sticky, add a spoonful of coconut oil to adjust the consistency.
  • Customizable Flavors: Add a sprinkle of toffee bits, dried fruit, or mint chips for a personalized twist.
  • Storage: Store leftover pieces in an airtight container, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking, for up to 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)