Description
These Crock Pot Nut Clusters are a delicious and easy no-bake treat combining creamy white and milk chocolate with crunchy dry roasted peanuts and whole almonds. The slow cooker gently melts the chocolate to perfectly coat the nuts, creating bite-sized clusters that are ideal for parties, gifts, or snacking.
Ingredients
Chocolate Coatings
- 2 pounds white chocolate almond bark (broken into small pieces)
- 1 pound milk chocolate almond bark (broken into small pieces)
- 4.65 ounces Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Candy Bars (broken into small pieces; approx. 3 bars of 1.55 ounces each)
Nuts
- 32 ounces dry roasted peanuts (lightly salted)
- 16 ounces whole almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Turn the slow cooker on high and add all the chocolate pieces and nuts into the crock pot without stirring at this point.
- Cook on High: Let the mixture cook on high for 45 minutes. Do not peek or stir during this time, to allow the chocolate to melt gradually and evenly.
- First Stir and Reduce Heat: After 45 minutes, remove the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the melted and unmelted chocolate with the nuts. Then, place the lid back on, reduce the heat to low, and cook for an additional 1 hour.
- Final Stir and Melt: Remove the lid again and stir continuously until all the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is evenly coated.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon, portion the mixture into mini muffin liners to create small nut cups, or alternatively, spoon clusters onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the clusters to cool and set for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is hardened and firm before serving or storing.
Notes
- Do not open the slow cooker lid during the initial 45 minutes to prevent uneven melting.
- Stirring well after each cooking phase ensures all chocolate melts and coats the nuts evenly.
- You can substitute nuts according to preference, but dry roasted nuts work best for texture.
- Store finished clusters in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate to keep them firm longer.
- Be careful when stirring to avoid scratching the slow cooker insert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
