Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1 pound roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Set the slow cooker to Low. Add all the chocolate and oil. Cover and let it warm for 30 minutes.
- Stir gently with a rubber spatula. Cover again and warm another 20 to 30 minutes until almost melted. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add the peanuts and chopped nuts. Stir to coat well. If using vanilla, stir it in now.
- Line baking sheets with parchment. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop clusters, about 1 tablespoon each.
- Top with a pinch of flaky salt and sprinkles if using. Let set at room temperature until firm, or chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes
For best results, ensure to stir gently and keep the temperature on Low. These candies make great gifts!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
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