Description
This incredibly simple Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy transforms just four basic ingredients into an irresistible sweet and salty treat! Using your slow cooker to gently melt chocolate and peanut butter over saltine crackers creates a perfect candy bark that’s crunchy, creamy, and completely addictive. It’s the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert that’s perfect for parties, gift-giving, or satisfying those late-night sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- Sea salt flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer covering the bottom of your crockpot, breaking crackers as needed to fit snugly.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave on HIGH in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until completely melted and smooth (about 2-3 minutes total).
- Add to Crockpot: Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the crackers in the crockpot, ensuring all crackers are covered.
- Slow Cook Magic: Cover and cook on LOW for 45-60 minutes. DO NOT STIR during cooking – this allows the mixture to set properly.
- Cool Completely: Carefully remove the crockpot insert using oven mitts (it will be extremely hot) and let it cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Break and Garnish: Once completely cooled and hardened, break into irregular pieces. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes for a gourmet touch if desired.
- Store and Enjoy: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Pro Tip: For consistent results, use a digital thermometer to ensure your mixture reaches 225°F (107°C) – the soft crack stage. This professional technique ensures perfect texture every time! Success Tips: Don’t skip the cooling time – patience is key for the perfect texture. The slow cooker method creates a more even melt than stovetop methods. For variation, try using different crackers like graham crackers or pretzels, or swap peanut butter for almond butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/15th of recipe)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crockpot candy, chocolate peanut butter bark, saltine cracker candy, easy slow cooker dessert