Crockpot Christmas Crack

Best Crockpot Christmas Crack Recipe 

This Christmas Crack Recipe is deliciously addictive, you have been warned! This has quickly become a family-favorite at my house and hopefully, you too, will embrace it as we have. Also, with the busyness of the holiday season, this dish is an easy-to-make treat and travels well for parties, gatherings, church events and more. 

I have to say, this recipe is a hit! The house smells delicious, and everyone keeps coming back for more. I couldn’t wait to try it myself. The smell was amazing! And when I took a bite… wow. It was even better than I had imagined.

So, looking for easy and delicious Christmas treats? This crockpot Christmas crack recipe is perfect! It’s simple to make and tastes great. Plus, it’s the perfect festive snack!

Don’t be surprised if this is now a requested treat for you to make for all your holiday gatherings!

Merry Christmas, friends! We hope you enjoy this delicious Crockpot Christmas Crack recipe. If you do make it, be sure to let us know how it turns out in the comments below. Also, tell me what type of events you took to and the rave reviews I am sure you got! 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The name alone is fun and the makeup of this quick crockpot Christmas crack meal can only mean a delicious treat. It would be easier to name why you might not like this recipe (hint, hit, you will) than to describe the many reasons why to add it to your repertoire, but here’s my attempt: 

It isn’t hard to find the ingredients. 

It is a simple recipe that takes very little effort, yet makes one of the most popular holiday treats ever.

It can be made healthier when opting for the healthy crockpot Christmas crack version. Use unsalted nuts, sugar-free chocolate. You could also use artificial sweetener if you need the sweetness.

It is impressive and doesn’t take a great deal of time, which makes it doubly appealing during the holidays.

It perfectly combines sweet and salty for a unique treat. 

Ingredients:

• Unsalted peanuts
• Salted peanuts
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Milk chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• White chocolate bark or candy wafers

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions 

There are ways to substitute ingredients if you aren’t a fan of peanuts or there is another issue you want to address. The following is how to alter some of the key ingredients:

• Unsalted and Salted Peanuts: If you don’t like peanuts, you instead use pumpkin seeds or tigernuts (which are an allergy-friendly option). If you just don’t like peanuts, you can sub out for walnuts or pecans.
• Chocolate Chips: If you don’t have chocolate chips on hand and don’t want to run to the store, you can use a cut up chocolate bar, chopped down to a similar size. Or, if you want to cut the caloric impact, you can opt for low-sugar options.
• Peanut Butter Chips: Use natural peanut butter and make your own chips for a healthier option, or get no-sugar-added peanut butter chips. 
• Candy Wafers: You can sub out with almond bark for this simple crockpot Christmas crack meal. 

How to make Crockpot Christmas Crack:

Step 1. Place the peanuts into the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2. Cover the peanuts with peanut butter chips.

Step 3. Add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.

Step 4. Layer the white chocolate bark or wafers on the top.

Step 5. Place the lid on the crockpot, and cook on low for 1 hour. Be warned that during this time, you might notice all the neighborhood kids coming by, the smell is heavenly!

Step 6. Remove the lid, stir the mixture well and place the lid back on to cook on low for another 30 minutes. This is when it is really ramping up and your family is likely begging for a taste test.

Step 7. Stir the mixture again, and use a tablespoon to drop clusters of the mixture on pieces of parchment paper.

Step 8. Allow the candy clusters to harden and set for several hours. Don’t put it in the refrigerator, just allow it to sit out somewhere out of reach out little hands until it is fully cooled and hardened. 

Step 9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. Candies can also be frozen for future use. Easy crockpot Christmas crack for beginners candies can also be frozen for future use. More specifics on this in the storage section. 

Tips for Success

This quick crockpot Christmas crack recipe is simple and easy-to-make. However, there are some things you can do to improve the overall taste and make the process even easier. For example:

You might ask, could you spoon the Christmas crack into cupcake liners? The answer is, of course you can! This will make it easier in the long run. You can also cut the recipe in half to have a smaller batch to make less if you just want to treat your family. 

You can also make this on the stove top as long as you use a Candy Thermometer. This ensures that the temperature will be at the right stage to make the Candy crack. This is a more difficult option, though. 

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Storage & Reheating

These candies should be stored in an airtight container. They can last up to 1 week. If you want to take them with you to an event, make sure that you store them well ahead of time and don’t let them get too hot or too cold. This means the best place to store them is a cool, dry, dark place like a cupboard or pantry. Do not refrigerate unless necessary, as this type of candy does not do well with the moisture.

If you want to freeze for later, long-term, you can in a vacuum sealed, moisture-proof freezer bag. Make sure to separate all the candies from each other with wax paper or parchment and then set out to thaw. No need to reheat this quick crockpot Christmas crack recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Some homemade crockpot Christmas crack ideas for this family friendly crockpot Christmas crack treat include adding sprinkles. You can use sugar sprinkles to make them even more festive. You can also sprinkle nonpareils on the tops. 

This treat is also great to pair with a variety of holiday treats, or scrumptious dishes or even chocolate chip cookies. Of course, it is also a lovely treat all on it’s own!

Notes:

I eagerly begin preparing my Crockpot Christmas Crack recipe the minute the clock struck midnight, ushering in the holiday season. This was going to be the best Christmas ever! I can’t wait for you to experience it as well. This recipe is one of my family’s favorite holiday traditions and I wouldn’t dream of going a year without it! 

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