Ingredients: What You’ll Need
To make Crockpot Christmas Crack, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 – 16 oz jar unsalted peanuts: These provide a nice, crunchy base and balance the sweetness of the chocolate.
- 1 – 16 oz jar salted peanuts: The salty peanuts help add contrast to the sweetness and provide a savory note that enhances the flavor.
- 1 – 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate gives a slightly bitter edge to counter the sweetness.
- 1 – 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips: Milk chocolate adds that smooth, creamy sweetness everyone loves.
- 2 – 10 oz bags peanut butter chips: Peanut butter fans rejoice—these chips add that signature nutty flavor.
- 2 – 1 lb packages white almond bark or vanilla candy coating: This is the finishing touch that binds everything together into one delicious, crunchy bite.
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make Crockpot Christmas Crack
Making Crockpot Christmas Crack couldn’t be easier. The crockpot does all the hard work, melting and combining the ingredients perfectly. Follow these easy steps:
1. Layer the Ingredients in the Crockpot
Start by layering the peanuts at the bottom of your crockpot. This ensures the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Add the unsalted peanuts first, followed by the salted peanuts.
2. Add Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips
Next, pour in both the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips. Add the peanut butter chips as well, layering them over the peanuts.
3. Add the Almond Bark (or Vanilla Candy Coating)
Finally, break the white almond bark or vanilla candy coating into chunks and place them on top of the chips. The almond bark will melt and act as the glue that holds the entire mixture together.
4. Set the Crockpot to Low
Turn your crockpot on to the low setting and cover it with the lid. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 hours. No need to stir or monitor it closely—the crockpot will melt everything slowly and evenly.
5. Stir the Mixture
After 2 hours, remove the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly, making sure everything is well combined. If some ingredients haven’t fully melted, don’t worry—just replace the lid and cook for another 30 minutes.
6. Spoon the Mixture Onto Wax Paper
Once the mixture is fully melted and combined, use a spoon to drop small mounds of the mixture onto wax paper or non-stick aluminum foil. Let them sit undisturbed until they harden—this will take at least 1 hour.
7. Serve and Enjoy!
Once your Christmas Crack has hardened, it’s ready to enjoy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, and watch as your family and friends devour these sweet, salty, and crunchy treats.
