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January 27, 2021 By Brandy 4 Comments

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Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy (Video)

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These chocolate butterscotch candies are made in your slow cooker! As good as anything you’d find in a candy shop and they are SO easy to make! This post contains an affiliate link.

You might also like our peanut butter brownie bites or microwave caramel candy recipe!

jar of crockpot candy

Watch our step by step video!

If you are intimidated by candy making, then crockpot candy is for you! It’s ridiculously easy to make and SO fun to customize. It is perfect to give out as gifts, packaged up in a cute container for Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

My chocolate butterscotch crockpot candy plays homage to my Grandma’s Scotcheroos recipe. Equal parts chocolate and butterscotch chips. I added almond bark as well because it melts down to easily and balances everything out.

hand holding piece of crockpot candy

What is Crockpot Candy?

Traditional crockpot candy uses almond bark, German chocolate bars, chocolate chips and peanuts. But seriously, why stop there? Why not experiment with peanut butter chips, a variety of nuts or butterscotch chips?

jar of chocolate butterscotch crockpot candy

One batch easily makes 70 (2-inch) clusters.  The nice thing about this candy is that it stays shelf stable for quite some time. Put them in a jar or container and they will keep fresh for at least a month. You can also freeze them for up to 12 months.

bowls of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and almond bark next to jars of peanuts and sea salt

Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy Ingredients

Nuts: 2 (16 oz) jars. You can use honey roasted, salted or unsalted peanuts.

Chocolate chips: 1 (12 oz.) package. Semi-sweet works best because it helps cut some of the sweetness of the butterscotch chips and almond bark.

Butterscotch chips: 1 (12 oz.) package. These add such a distinct flavor to your crockpot candy. If you don’t like butterscotch chips you can substitute peanut butter chips.

Almond Bark: 1 (24 oz.) package is plenty! Cut it into cubes and you’re all set.

Sea Salt: This really brings out the flavors of the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Just a pinch on top of each cluster.

almond bark with peanuts and chocolate chips in slow cooker

How To Make Crockpot Candy

Pour the peanuts into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and almond bark. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until everything is smooth and melted. Give it a stir and it’ll all come together!

slow cooker full of crockpot candy

Line 3-4 baking sheets (or line the counter) with wax or parchment paper.

pieces of chocolate butterscotch crockpot candy on parchment paper

Drop candy onto prepared baking sheets using a spoon or small cookie scoop. I make mine about 2″ big, but you can make them smaller using a tablespoon cookie scoop. Sprinkle with a small amount of sea salt.

jar of chocolate butterscotch crockpot candy

Allow candy to set up on the counter or in the refrigerator. It won’t take long!

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Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy Recipe

jar of chocolate butterscotch crockpot candy

Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy

These chocolate butterscotch candies are made in your slow cooker! As good as anything you'd find in a candy shop and they are SO easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 70 pieces
Calories: 172kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. unsalted peanuts ( 2 (16 oz.) jars)
  • 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips (1 package)
  • 12 oz. butterscotch chips (1 package)
  • 24 oz. almond bark (1 package)

Instructions

  • Pour peanuts into bottom of a slow cooker. Cut almond bark into cubes.
  • Add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and almond bark to slow cooker.
  • Add lid and cook on LOW for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until everything is melted and smooth.
  • Stir.
  • Line 3-4 baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Drop candy mixture onto baking sheets with a spoon or small scoop.
  • Allow candy to set. You can refirgerate to speed up this process.

Notes

This recipe makes 75 (2-inch) pieces of candy.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal

Here is a yummy white chocolate version!

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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Susie says

    February 11, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Could a person use white choc chips instead of almond bark??

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    • Brandy says

      February 11, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Hi Susie! I haven’t tried using white chocolate chips, but I’m not sure why they wouldn’t work! I use almond bark because it melts great, is more forgiving than chocolate chips and sets up quickly.

      Reply
  2. Susie says

    February 11, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    White chocolate chips worked but I think almond bark would be better. These are yummy! I mixed dry roasted peanuts, pecan halves and cashews . Super great! I have to hide from myself. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      February 11, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      So glad to hear! That mixture of nuts sounds amazing!

      Reply

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