St Patricks Day Crockpot Candy (Peanut Clusters)
Savour sweet bliss with this St Patricks Day crockpot candy! These melt-in-your-mouth peanut clusters are perfect for any celebration.
Indulge in the Irish spirit with this delectable crockpot candy recipe —a delightful blend of crunchy peanuts and rich, velvety white chocolate that will quickly become a St Patricks Day favorite.
This easy-to-follow recipe takes the stress out of holiday preparations, allowing you to effortlessly create a sweet treat that will have your friends and family reaching for more.
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Making homemade candy does not get much easier than this! Create a huge batch of crockpot St Patrick’s Day candy this March – no candy thermometer needed.
Be sure to check out this four ingredient white trash candy or caramel pecan crockpot candy too!
Simply melt chocolate and peanut butter using the low heat provided by your crockpot. Slow cooker candy is perfect for bringing to a party or packing up in cellophane bags to give to friends and family.
Supplies
- Crockpot or slow cooker
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Cupcake liners
- Wire rack
- Cookie sheets
- Airtight container
- Wooden spoon
- Small cookie scoop
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
This easy recipe starts with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store.
- Smooth peanut butter
- Salted peanuts
- White chocolate almond bark
- White chocolate chips
- St Patricks Day sprinkles
Instructions
1. Add the white chocolate bark, chocolate chips, peanut butter and peanuts to the crockpot.
2. Set to cook on low for 1 hour, stirring at the half an hour mark.
3. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir once again to coat the peanuts in chocolate.
4. Place muffin cup liners on a baking sheet or tray.
5. Use the cookie scoop to drop the candy mixture into the liners.
6. Top candy clusters with festive sprinkles.
7. Move to the refrigerator to set for about an hour.
Alternate ingredients:
- Use peanut butter chips instead of peanut butter, chunky peanut butter works great too!
- Chocolate almond bark or semi-sweet chocolate chips can easily replace the white chocolate.
- Why not add mini marshmallows, toffee bits, rice krispies or pretzel pieces?
- Try changing up this easy candy by replacing the peanuts with different nuts like cashews, almonds or macadamia nuts.
- Omit the peanuts entirely and use shredded coconut or pretzels instead.
Tips & tricks:
- Store these peanut clusters in an airtight container for a week or two at room temperature.
- They can also be placed in a freezer bag and frozen for months before eating.
- Package them up in festive tupperware or clear cellophane bags to give as gifts throughout the season.
With its perfect balance of textures and flavors, this easy crockpot candy is sure to become a fun St Patricks Day tradition, bringing warmth and sweetness to your lucky parties. Enjoy spreading holiday cheer with every scrumptious bite!
Be sure to check out some of our other St Patricks Day treat recipes like these; St Patricks Day Cinnamon Rolls, Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix, or St Patricks Day Chocolate Bark!
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St Patricks Day Crockpot Candy
Ingredients
- 12 oz white Bakers chocolate
- 7 oz bag white chocolate chips
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp festive sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. Add the white chocolate bark, chocolate chips, peanut butter and peanuts to the crockpot.
- 2. Set to cook on low for 1 hour, stirring at the half an hour mark.
- 3. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir once again to coat the peanuts in chocolate.
- 4. Place muffin cup liners on a baking sheet or tray.
- 5. Use the cookie scoop to drop the candy mixture into the liners.
- 6. Top candy clusters with festive sprinkles.
- 7. Move to the refrigerator to set for about an hour.