Crock Pot Nut Clusters

What Kind Of Nuts To Use?

You can use all peanuts or a mixture of nuts. I used a combination of peanuts and cashews. I was going to use all cashews but then I realized how expensive that would be. Pecans would also be delicious.

A couple of hours on LOW in the slow cooker melts the chocolate. Scoop them out with a large spoon or use an ice cream scoop for more uniform clusters.

Place them on parchment lined baking sheets and either refrigerate for about 45 minutes or let sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours to set. Melt some white chocolate almond bark to drizzle over them to fancy them up some.

How To Make Crockpot Nut Clusters

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

1. Combine chocolate chips, almond bark, vegetable shortening, vanilla extract, peanuts and cashews in a slow cooker.
   
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring halfway through.
   
3. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the mixture and place in mounds on parchment paper. Refrigerate to set.
   
4. Melt 8 ounces of white chocolate almond bark in the microwave. Drizzle on the clusters.
   
   

Recipe Tip

Coconut oil can be used in place of shortening.

Storage

Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature but if the house is warm, stick them in the refrigerator. You can separate them with strips of wax paper or parchment paper so they don’t stick together. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Recommened Kitchen Tools

• 6-Quart or larger Slow Cooker– I love my Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker.
• Ice Cream Scoop– makes it easy to quickly scoop and form the clusters.
• Parchment Paperor Wax Paper
• Rimmed Baking Sheets

Perfect For Holiday Gift Giving

This recipe makes a large amount – about 2 trays full. They make wonderful gifts for the holidays. Put them in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon to make them look festive.

You won’t find an easier candy recipe than Crock Pot Nut Clusters. Next to Buckeye Balls, they’re my favorite candy to make for Christmas.

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Watch the short video below to see how easy it is to make this recipe!

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Originally posted December 4, 2014.

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