Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Lazy Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy, a delightful treat made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for parties or satisfying late-night cravings, this recipe is simple and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
- Peanut Butter (creamy)
- Chopped Nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- Rice Cereal (gluten-free if needed)
- Dried Fruits (raisins, cranberries, or any dried fruit of your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by greasing the bottom and sides of your slow cooker with a little cooking spray.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Pour all the chocolate chips into the slow cooker.
- Add Peanut Butter: Spoon in the peanut butter, spreading it evenly over the chocolate chips.
- Mix in Nuts and Dried Fruits: Add chopped nuts and dried fruits to the slow cooker and stir everything together gently to combine.
- Set the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Let it cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Prepare for Cooling: Once everything is melted and well combined, turn off the slow cooker and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the Mixture: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cool Completely: Allow the chocolate candy to cool at room temperature until set, or place them in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding vanilla extract, coconut flakes, mini marshmallows, or crushed pretzels. Use high-quality chocolate for a richer taste.