Description
This Lazy Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy recipe is an easy and irresistible treat that combines melted chocolate and peanut butter with crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and crispy rice cereal. Perfect for a no-fuss dessert, it uses a slow cooker to gently melt and mix the ingredients, requiring minimal hands-on time while providing delicious homemade candies.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1 cup rice cereal (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or any dried fruit of your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease the bottom and sides of your slow cooker with a little cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Pour all the chocolate chips into the slow cooker, spreading them evenly over the bottom.
- Add Peanut Butter: Spoon the creamy peanut butter over the chocolate chips and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform melting.
- Mix in Nuts and Dried Fruits: Add the chopped nuts, rice cereal, and dried fruits to the slow cooker. Stir everything gently to combine all the ingredients well.
- Set the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the mixture cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to promote even melting and mixing.
- Prepare for Cooling: Once the mixture is melted and well combined, turn off the slow cooker. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for candy placement.
- Scoop the Mixture: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Cool Completely: Allow the chocolate candies to cool at room temperature until set, or for faster results, place the baking sheet in the fridge for about 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- You can use any type of chocolate chips you prefer—semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate all work well.
- Feel free to substitute the nuts and dried fruits to match your taste or dietary needs.
- Ensure to stir the mixture every 30 minutes while cooking to prevent burning and to promote even melting.
- Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free certified rice cereal.
