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This DIY slow cooker holiday sweet mix brings together delicious nutty, salty, and cool mint flavors in one festive treat. Throwing white chocolate, nuts, and peppermint candies into your Crockpot makes this super simple with barely any work needed. The creamy chocolate base with its crunchy bits works great as a thoughtful holiday gift or as a special snack just for you.
What Makes This Sweet Treat So Good
Your slow cooker handles most of the job, making this perfect when you're swamped during the holidays. The white chocolate mixed with peppermint gives you that Christmas taste everyone loves, and the mix of different nuts creates just the right balance between sweet and salty. You can toss in whatever extras you like, and it's a homemade present that'll wow anyone who gets it.
What You'll Need for Holiday Candy
- Main Components:
- 1 cup salty peanuts
- 1 cup plain peanuts
- 2 cups premium white chocolate chips
- 16 oz vanilla almond bark
- 1 cup smashed candy canes
- Extra Add-ins to Try:
- Tiny marshmallows
- Dried cranberries
- Broken pretzels
- Festive sprinkles
- Toffee chunks
- Tools You'll Want:
- Slow cooker/Crockpot
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Mixing spoons
Easy-to-Follow Directions
- Stack Your Ingredients
- Put peanuts at the bottom of your Crockpot. Top with white chocolate chips and broken pieces of almond bark.
- Let Everything Melt
- Put the lid on and cook on low for 1½-2 hours, giving it a stir every half hour until it's all smooth.
- Mix in Peppermint
- Add most of your crushed candy canes, but save some for the top.
- Shape Your Candy
- Scoop spoonfuls onto baking sheets lined with parchment. Sprinkle the leftover candy cane bits on top.
- Let Them Harden
- Leave them out for 2 hours or pop in the fridge for 30 minutes until they're firm.
Tricks for the Best Results
Go for better white chocolate since it melts smoother. Don't keep checking under the lid while it's melting. Always use parchment paper instead of wax paper on your trays. Break up candy canes in a food processor or smash in a bag for even chunks. A tiny bit of vegetable oil can fix a mixture that's too thick.
Stunning Sweet Gifts
Wrap in pretty see-through bags or holiday containers when giving as gifts. Put layers between parchment paper in cute boxes. Add to your holiday cookie collection. They're great for Christmas get-togethers or as thanks for teachers. You might want to make several batches during December for quick presents.
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How to Keep It Fresh
They'll stay good in an airtight container at room temp for about a week. In the fridge, they'll last up to 2 weeks. You can even freeze them for 3 months if you use a freezer-safe container. Just let frozen pieces warm up before eating. Keep them away from warm spots so they don't melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why mix salted and unsalted nuts?
- It balances the flavors perfectly—just a hint of salt to make the sweet white chocolate pop.
- → What exactly is almond bark?
- It’s a smooth, easy-melting candy coating made from vegetable fats. Perfect for making desserts like this one.
- → Why choose a slow cooker for melting?
- It melts things slowly and evenly so the chocolate doesn’t accidentally burn or clump.
- → What’s the best way to keep these candies?
- Put them in a container with a lid, store somewhere cool, and let them warm up a little before serving if refrigerated.
- → Can I switch peanuts for other nuts?
- Sure, almonds or cashews work well too, but peanuts give that classic taste people love.