Chocolate Butterscotch Crockpot Candy
This butterscotch crockpot candy is so simple to make and you will want to add it to your Christmas treat boxes every year!
Crockpot candy can be made year round for all kinds of events but I think we are most familiar with this special treat at Christmas. I first heard of this candy one year when my mother-in-law made some for our Christmas party. It was so simple with just peanuts and chocolate but I kept going back for more. When I decided to finally make this myself for some goodie bags I jumped on Pinterest to get exact measurements. To my surprise there were about 100 different variations of this candy. I loved looking at all the different combinations people use such as chocolate peanut butter or adding in toffee pieces.
I decided since one of my other favorite Christmas treats is chow mien noodle cookies I would try adding butterscotch chips to mine. And let me tell you I am glad I did because it was AMAZING! I get so many complements on these even though they couldn’t be easier. These crockpot candies are perfect for teacher gifts or to make for a party. I added mine to my Christmas cookie boxes. Whatever the reason you decide to try these you will not be disappointed!
Tools Needed
- Crockpot
- Mini Muffin Liners
- Tbsp cookie scoop
- Wooden spoon and spatula
Ingredients
- Peanuts
- White Chocolate or Vanilla Almond Bark
- Chocolate Chips
- Butterscotch Chips
Step by Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the crockpot on low. Stir every 10-15 minutes to make sure chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Warm until everything is melted and mixed.
- Scoop into mini muffin paper liners. Can tip with sprinkles.
Tips and Tricks
- The best part about crockpot candy is that you can substitute just about everything for something else. You can add peanut butter, toffee pieces, dark chocolate etc. Whatever combination you want will work here.
- Same goes with the nuts in this recipe. I love just using peanuts and they are more economical but you could use a combination of walnuts, cashew, macadamia or pecans.
- If you are making these for a special occasion I love using themed mini muffin liners and sprinkles.
Butterscotch Crockpot Candy
This butterscotch crockpot candy is so simple to make and you will want to add it to your Christmas treat boxes every year!
Ingredients
- 32 oz salted peanuts
- 1 bag chocolate chips
- 1 bag butterscotch chips
- 1 block white chocolate bark or 1 bag of white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a crockpot turned to low pour in your peanuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate and butterscotch chips.
- Cook on low stirring every 5-10 minutes until everything is melted and mixed together.
- Use a tbsp scoop to make small mounds directly on parchment paper or into mini muffin liners.
- Let dry before eating.
Notes
-You can use any nuts you want for this recipe. I prefer using just peanuts but its also great with the addition of cashews, walnuts, macadamia nuts and pecans.
-I love the addition of the butterscotch flavor. Most crockpot candy is either chocolate only or has white chocolate in it. I love all three of these flavors in mine and it gives it a depth of flavor.
