Chocolate crockpot candy is as good as anything you'd find in a candy shop, and it's incredibly easy to make! One batch makes 70 candies!
You might also like my peppermint bark bites, microwave caramel candy, or caramel chocolate caramel peanut clusters!
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.
Why I Like This Recipe
- Easy to make. If you are intimidated by candy making, crockpot candy is a great option for you! It's made in a crockpot, which takes out all of the guesswork.
- Easy to customize! Mix up the chocolates, nuts and mix ins to create your own custom flavor.
- Long shelf life. 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.
What Others Are Saying
These are yummy! I mixed dry roasted peanuts, pecan halves and cashews . Super great! I have to hide from myself. Thank you!---Susie
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Tips and Tricks
- Use white almond bark. While you can definitely swap out the chocolate chips that you use, I highly recommend using white almond bark instead of white chocolate chips. Almond bark is the easiest "chocolate" to melt down and it works beautifully in this recipe.
- Stir the chocolate mixture. The chocolate mixture might not look like it's melting down, but if you give it a stir after 2 hours, it'll all come together. Don't wait until it seems completely melted before stirring and removing from the heat.
- Make different sizes of candies. I make mine about 2" big, but you can make them smaller using a tablespoon cookie scoop.
- Store chocolate in an airtight container. A jar or an airtight container is perfect for giving these chocolates a long shelf life.
Ingredients
- Nuts: 2 (16 oz) jars. You can use honey roasted, salted, or unsalted peanuts. Pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, or a mixture of nuts would be delicious too.
- Chocolate chips: 1 (12 oz.) package. Semi-sweet chocolate chips work 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.
- White Almond Bark: 1 (24 oz.) package is plenty! Cut it into cubes and you're all set. You can also use white chocolate chips.
- Sea Salt: This really brings out the flavors of the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Just a pinch on top of each cluster.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Chocolate Crockpot Candy
Step 1: Pour the peanuts into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and almond bark.
Step 2: 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 togetherLine 3-4 baking sheets (or line the counter) with wax or parchment paper.
Step 3: Line 3-4 baking sheets (or line the counter) with wax or parchment paper. Drop candy onto prepared baking sheets using a spoon or small cookie scoop. Sprinkle with a small amount of sea salt.
Step 4: Allow the candy to set up on the counter or in the refrigerator. It won't take long!
Crockpot Candy FAQs
Traditional crockpot candy uses almond bark, a German chocolate bar, chocolate chips, and peanuts. But seriously, why stop there? Why not experiment with peanut butter chips, a variety of nuts, or butterscotch chips?
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.
You can definitely melt the chocolate in the microwave and then stir in the nuts if you prefer. I find that melting down this much chocolate is easier in the slow cooker. Just pour everything into the crockpot and come back in 2 hours.
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Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy
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
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Here is a yummy white chocolate version!
JoAnn says
When do you add the sea salt? Do you put it in the crock pot, or sprinkle each one separately.?
Brandy says
Sprinkle it on at the end (before the clusters set up).
Susie says
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!
Brandy says
So glad to hear! That mixture of nuts sounds amazing!
Susie says
Could a person use white choc chips instead of almond bark??
Brandy says
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.
Pam says
1 bag of white chips or more?
Brandy says
If using white chocolate chips instead of white almond bark you'll need 24 oz. (2 packages) of white chocolate chips.