Introduction

Crockpot Christmas Crack is a delightful, gooey treat perfect for holiday gatherings or festive snacking. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts topped with colorful sprinkles for a cheerful finish.

Clusters of milk chocolate coated mixed nuts, textured with whole cashews and peanuts inside, are spread out on a white marbled surface. Each cluster is rounded and bumpy with a glossy chocolate coating, decorated on top with small red and green sprinkles scattered unevenly. One cluster in the foreground has a bite taken from it, showing the dense nut filling inside through the smooth chocolate shell. The contrast of smooth chocolate, crunchy nuts, and colorful sprinkles gives a festive look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 pounds peanuts (1 pound salted, 1 pound unsalted recommended)
20 oz peanut butter chips
20 oz white melting chips (Ghirardelli or high quality preferred)
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking bar (optional, for smoother texture)
Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Place the peanuts in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 2: Layer the chips in this order on top of the peanuts: chocolate chips, chopped chocolate baking bar (if using), peanut butter chips, then white melting chips.
Step 3: Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to low. After one hour, stir the mixture gently to begin melting and combining.
Step 4: Continue stirring every 30 minutes until all the chips and chocolate are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 5: Turn off the crockpot. Immediately spoon the melted mixture onto parchment or wax paper in your desired sizes.
Step 6: Sprinkle Christmas sprinkles on top while the mixture is still warm so they stick well.
Step 7: Allow to cool and harden at room temperature before enjoying.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of salted and unsalted peanuts for the best balance of sweet and savory flavors.
If you don’t have white melting chips, substitute with high quality white chocolate chips, but avoid low quality as they may not melt smoothly.
Adding the chocolate baking bar is optional but creates a silkier texture in the final product.
Try different sprinkles or crushed candy canes for decorative variation and an extra hint of flavor.

Storage

Store the cooled Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. It can also be refrigerated to stay fresh longer, but bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture. If stored in the fridge, allow it to soften slightly before eating.

How to Serve

The image shows several chocolate clusters placed on a white marbled surface. Each cluster has one thick layer of smooth milk chocolate that coats what seem to be whole peanuts, giving the texture a mix of round and bumpy shapes. Scattered on top and embedded slightly into the chocolate are small sprinkles in red and green, adding bright dots of color to the brown clusters. The clusters are irregular in shape but generally rounded and slightly chunky, with a shiny finish that reflects light softly. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe without a crockpot?

Yes, you can melt the chips and chocolate gently in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. However, the slow cooker method helps the layers melt evenly without burning.

What if I don’t have Christmas sprinkles?

Any colorful or festive sprinkles work well, or you can substitute with chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or mini chocolate chips for decoration.