Love making Christmas goodies, but need an easy chocolate treat this year! These chocolate peanut clusters are awesome, SO easy and and one of our favorite Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes.
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Do you love making Christmas Cookies? It's been a tradition of ours for quite some time, although, I have to admit, I'm a bit of a lazy baker.
I appreciate recipes that call for less than 5 ingredients more than anyone will ever know. Whether it's easy dinner ideas or crockpot desserts, they're all my favorite.
So, naturally making peanut clusters in the crockpot is my best idea for an easy chocolate dessert idea right?
What I love about this Crockpot Peanut Cluster recipe is that it's a perfect last minute edible gift idea, too! I even sent a bag of these with my husband to a football watch party this weekend. The recipe makes a ton so it worked out perfectly. We saved about 20 for home and sent about 55 to the party – win-win!
I have no doubt that this 4 ingredient chocolate peanut cluster recipe will become a favorite of yours, too!
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** If it's the dark chocolate peanut taste that you're after, I have to say that this will fit the bill, too. Since we add in the German Chocolate bar, you get that rich dark chocolate taste as well as the milk chocolate. But, they're really creamy, too as the white almond bark adds a rich, creamy texture.
Now, here's how I whip these Chocolate Peanut Clusters up:
First, gather your ingredients. You'll need:
20 ounces white almond bark
4 ounces German chocolate bar
12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
24 ounces dry roasted peanuts
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Can you use cashews in place of the dry roasted peanuts?
You can use Cashews instead of almonds. I used peanuts for one batch cashews for another and almonds for another.
My husband is allergic to almonds!! What may I use instead of the almond butter??
Use white chocolate chips works great.
It’s white chocolate …almond BARK, not butte. Use Hershey’s or Nestle’s white chocolate chips instead.
Why do you have to use white chocolate bark at all?
WHAT IS ALMOND BARK, PLEASE??
Almond bark is a candy coating that is similar to the consistency of chocolate. It’s sold in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. I found it cheapest at Aldi 🙂
what can be substituted for almond bake if not available?
I have used all chocolate chips and turns out great. I prefer dark chocolate or white and add cranberries and pistachios!
Thanks for the shopping hint
I found almond bark in the candy isle at Walmart.
need a print button so we can print the recipes…
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There is a print button…just to the right of the recipe title, before the list of ingredients
Can I use a saucepan if I don’t have a crock pot?
You can use a saucepan but you need to be careful as on the stove it will cook faster so you need to be careful not to overcook the mixture or the chocolate will be hard and it won’t taste as good.
Hi Erica, you can use a saucepan. That’s the only way I’ve ever made chocolate covered peanuts! I put a little water in the saucepan (like an inch or two) and then I put a glass or metal bowl that will rest somewhat down in the pan, usually with the top of the bowl sticking up above the lip of the pan a little. Turn on the heat low-medium to medium heat and add your chocolate that you want to melt to the bowl. Be very careful not to let water come up into the bowl, it will ruin the chocolate. Stir it occasionally, it doesn’t take too long to melt. When it’s completely melted, carefully remove the bowl from the water, set it on a towel and mix in nuts, or whatever you’re coating and spoon out onto parchment or wax paper. If it starts to solidify, just set it back in warm water and heat it up a little until it’s melted again. Hope this helps!
You can also melt the chocolates in the microwave. Just keep stirring every few minutes till melted.
Should the peanuts be salted or unsalted?
Hi Laura, You can use salted or unsalted peanuts. I used lightly salted Almonds for the ones I made. I modified the chocolate added in the recipe as well. I used the white Almond Bark but used ghiradelli 100% cocao baking bar and milk chocolate chocolate chips.
Easy making candy
Have you tried adding raisins?
I have used Raisins with nuts and alone. They work fine.
Would you put the raisins in first ?
The video says cook on high for an hour and the recipe says cook on low for an hour. Can anyone say which is correct?
I was just going to ask the same question Nonnie!
Cook it on Low for an hour. The chocolate melts perfectly. Cooking it on high will only burn the chocolate.
Hi Nonnie!
Too many clusters for me while editing my video — Low is correct!
See how good they are?! I was delirious! Ha! I hope you love them as much as we do.
Kate
I make this on the stove top with Chinese noodles I call it tingAlings.Raisins work well also.
Yum!
i have made it also with chow mein noodles.i als call them ding a ling
I use butterscotch chips and call them haystackss
Can you freeze after cooled an set
Hi Gwenda,
This is the way I do it! I make a huge bath, leave a few out and freeze them. This way I can have several treats on my Christmas cookie platters. I love make ahead treats! Enjoy!
-Kate
My husband wants me to make something like this using Walnuts. Would this recipe work using walnuts?
I haven’t tried but I would imagine so. Enjoy!
Kate
a nut is a nut!!!!!
is a nut! LOL. Thanks for stopping by Sunny <3
- Kate
Need to know which is correct temp for the crock pot. Video says high. Recipe says low.
Hi Linda,
Cook on low as cooking on high will burn the chocolate.
Thanks Mike! Linda, Mike is absolutely correct.
-Kate
Hi Linda!
Too many clusters for me while editing my video — Low is correct!
See how good they are?! I was delirious! Ha! I hope you love them as much as we do.
Kate
Do you cook it on high or low?
Do you need to. add wax so the chocolate does not get soft.
Where can I find a German chocolate bar?
Hi Elyse!
By the chocolate chips.
-Kate
What size crockpot are you using?
This one (it’s my favorite kitchen appliance!) <3
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In the video why is the almond bark in an ice cube tray? Does it have to be frozen first?
That is the plastic that almond bark used to come in. I don’t think it does anymore, but I remember it being like that when my grandma was making her various candies at Christmas.
Hi Katie,
I am SO lucky that my local grocery store (that I absolutely LOVE) offers almond bark in these trays. The “big brands” still offer their almond bark in big hunks.
-Kate
Question…the almond bark comes in 24 oz pkg (12-2 oz cubes). The recipe called for 20 ounces fo almond bark. Do you use all 24 regardless what recipe calls for or use 10 of the cubes. Thanks- anxious to try this recipe.
Each cube is 2oz, I only use 10 cubes! I’ve made this various times and it comes out delicious!
Wal Mary has that kind of white almond bark
The almond bark comes in a tray from the store as they are divided into 2 ounce cubes.
Hi Debbie!
I am SO lucky that my local grocery store (that I absolutely LOVE) offers almond bark in these trays. The “big brands” still offer their almond bark in big hunks. Either way is fine, you’ll just maybe need to have a little more time in the crockpot to get it all melted.
When you stir it after an hour use a butter knife to break up your almond bark and it will melt faster. Hope that helps!
-Kate
Do the peanuts go in the crockpot first?
Hi Evelyn – Yes! This is super important to prevent the chocolate from burning.
I hope you love these!
-Kate
What is the best way to store these after cooled and set? Can they be frozen?
Hi Linda! You bet! Just put the ones you want to eat within a few days in a container and the rest in a freezer baggie and store in the freezer. Then, when you need more (or have guests on the way, whip them out and voila! You have treats. 🙂
-Kate
Any reason that you can’t use dark chocolate?
This is the same recipe I use that I got from a 92 year old lady who makes it every year. In my recipe I add a bag of Heath’s toffee bits and the candy is delicious.
VIdeo say she High one hour but written receipe says low one hour. Which is correct?
Low.
How many clusters will this make?
60-70. Enjoy!
-Kate
What if I used was paper instead of parchment paper would that work
Hi Gail, That would not work out too well.
Parchment paper is my favorite kitchen hack. I think you’ll find you love it if you buy a roll 🙂
-Kate
I have used both parchment and wax paper and either one works for me,
Do you have to use the white almond bark/ white chocolate ingredient? Is it necessary for them to set properly or something or can you just use actual chocolate by itself?
You can just use chocolate, it works fine. That’s all I have ever used.
Got everything today to make them.. do I have to spray the crock pot.
Tracey, No need to spray the crock pot with anything.
WHAT SIZE CROCK?
A larger crock pot will work better, because the chocolate will melt faster.
I don’t like dark chocolate. Can I just milk chocolate instead?
Ugh! I cooked on low for an hour. Nothing even started to melt 🙁 I watched the video again and it says to cook on high. The recipe says low. I am putting in on high now for 30 min. We will see what happens 🙁
Do you need to use the white alond bark n German choc bar?
Can you use the milk choc melts ?
should these be stored in a refrigerator after making
I did make candy. Very easy and delicious. Just a few questions. Does it matter if chocolate and bark are at room temperature. In video ,bark was broken easily. Mine didn’t break like that. In video, it says cook on high. In directions it says cook on low. Which one? Thanls.
The high/low cooking temperature has been answered many times (use low) in the comments above.
My mixture is thick. What can I add to thin it
Made these today with chocolate, Heath toffee and peanut butter chips. Tastes great!!!
Low or high on the crock pot?
Set crockpot to low and stir often. 😊
What can you substitute for the German chocolate?
Is the white chocolate/bark necessary?
Is it needed to make the chocolate set better?
Or is it just for flavour?
Can you use just use chocolate?
I made these last week with the peanuts and they are very good ! I love the wonderful chocolate taste… so I thought what else can I put in there to make it fun. Rice Krispies ! WOW… the taste was wicked ! I put 2 cups on the bottom of the crockpot ( right where the peanuts were just days ago…. the peanuts have a very bad attitude about giving up their position in line but I talked them down and all is well) layered the german choc. the chips, then the almond bark. Everything else is the same as recipe. My family raved…oh… and I put them in little cupcake papers…. they look so cute.Better than any Hersheys’ Crunch bar and I love those! But what makes this whole candy recipe rock is the combination of chocolates that make it shine !
Thank you so much… this is my new ” oh my aren’t you the best little homemaker on the block” recipe for anything !
Made these early for Christmas and they were so good so now I’m making more for Christmas using dark chocolate chips for some thing different that’s hubby’s favorite thank you for this easy recipe
What Can I substitute for the almond bark????
I made these today. They were delicious! I substituted the peanuts for pecans and almonds. I made these to add to my tasting tray for Christmas. I hope they will last that long. ????
Why I never see any paper towel?
The recipe say to use a paper towel between the crock pot and the lid.
Video says 1 hour on high. Directions say 1 hour on low. Please advise.
What can be used in place of the German Chocolate Bar because I don’t like dark chocolate….only like milk chocolate…
Hi Debbie, There are other flavors of the Baker’s Chocolate bars that you can buy.
Enjoy (these are DELICIOUS!)
Kate
How long can you freeze them for, and is there any special way you freeze them so they won’t get freezer burnt?
Hi Andrea. Once they’ve set I put them in gallon freezer bags and freeze them that way. Love doing this!
It is hard to read the light blue background with white type. Older eyes anyway. Just my thoughts.
I have chocolate mint chips , can I use them. It sounds like a person can make a lot of difference items in this recipe. Can wate to due some variety. Thank you.
Made these last year and sprinkled sea salt on top of clusters after dropping them. Very good! I also used mini muffin papers to keep from sticking together.
Glad you liked them Kathy!
Easy to make, instructions clear, family loved!
If u want to use white chocolate how much would u need?
It says to put the ingredients in the pot in order , but it is listed as
20 ounces white almond bark
4 ounces German chocolate bar
12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
24 ounces dry roasted peanuts
The video shows to put the peanuts first. Is the ingredient list upside down?
Argh so many ads I can’t find the instructions!
Your recipe looks so Yummy!! Can’t wait to make them.👍
They sound and look delicious. Wat to many ads popping up all the time, I have to write recipes down can’t print them off and all those adds in the way so you can’t even see the recipe.
When your done dropping on parchment paper are you supposed to refrigerate and how long. Couldn’t see what it said.