miller crock pot peanut clusters

Name: Miller Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 130
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 ounce(s) salted peanuts (or nuts of your choice); 32 ounce(s) almond bark (vanilla, chocolate, or some of each); 10 - 12 ounce(s) semi-sweet (or milk) chocolate chips; 9 - 11 ounce(s) caramel bits or Heath bits (or some of each) or peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips; ## DECORATING IDEAS:; some candied cherries, halved; some coconut; some M & M’s; some festive sprinkles; some crushed candy cane; some peanut butter chips; some butterscotch chips; some raisins; some coarse sea salt; ## OR ADD THE FOLLOWING TO SOME OF THE MELTED CHOCOLATE:; some Rice Krispies; some mini marshmallows

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Dec 21, 2024

I know there are a zillion recipes already for Crock Pot Candy, AKA Crock Pot Candy Crack, but this is the combo I find the most delicious for my friends and family. It has almond bark, chocolate chips, and peanuts, like all of the best recipes, but I use a few different extras. I’ll also post a few more options to try so you can develop the best recipe for your tribe. =^..^=

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 130 piece(s)

Ingredients

32 ounces salted peanuts (or nuts of your choice)
32 ounces almond bark (vanilla, chocolate, or some of each)
10 - 12 ounces semi-sweet (or milk) chocolate chips
9 - 11 ounces caramel bits or Heath bits (or some of each) or peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips
DECORATING IDEAS:
some candied cherries, halved
some coconut
some M & M’s
some festive sprinkles
some crushed candy cane
some peanut butter chips
some butterscotch chips
some raisins
some coarse sea salt
OR ADD THE FOLLOWING TO SOME OF THE MELTED CHOCOLATE:
some Rice Krispies
some mini marshmallows

How To Make miller crock pot peanut clusters

Step 1

If you want, add a liner to your Crock Pot or spray it with cooking spray. Then layer the following ingredients in this order. First, the peanuts go in the bottom of the crockpot.

Step 2

Next comes the almond bark. 32 oz. takes 1 whole bar and 1/3 of another. I always use white almond bark for the whole bar, then I like chocolate almond bark for the smaller piece.
Step 3

Chop the almond bark into chunks. Place it all on top of the peanuts.
Step 4

The next layer is the chocolate chips, then the toffee or Heath pieces. (Peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips are also good choices for this layer.) DO NOT STIR YET! Cover and cook on LOW for one hour.
Step 5

At the end of the first hour, stir as well as you can. It will only be starting to melt, so just do your best!
Step 6

Cover and continue cooking on LOW for one more hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stirring will get easier as everything melts over the peanuts. During this time, cover baking sheets (or flat areas) with parchment paper or silicone mats. I also like small cupcake liners for gift candies.
Step 7

At the end of the second hour, the almond bark, chocolate chips, and toffee pieces should be totally melted and smooth, like this. TURN OFF THE CROCK POT.
Step 8

Using a small scoop or 2 spoons, quickly drop hot candy onto the prepared parchment paper. If you are working alone, decorate after every 10 or so candies before the chocolate starts to harden. The candy can be whatever size you want, but one- or two-bite pieces are what I make.
Step 9

I also leave some without decorations, especially when it’s not the holidays.
Step 10

Allow to harden or freeze briefly. Store in airtight containers or tins with parchment paper between the layers. Enjoy! =^..^=
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