Description
This simple and festive 3-ingredient white chocolate Christmas candy is made effortlessly in a crockpot. Combining creamy white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of crushed peppermint candy canes, these sweet clusters are perfect for holiday gifting or seasonal treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ingredients
- 1 – 200 g bag of white chocolate chips
- 12 oz Bakers white chocolate or almond bark
Peppermint Candy
- 24 mini peppermint candy canes or 6 large candy canes, about 3/4 cup crushed
Instructions
- Crush Candy Canes: Place the candy canes in a freezer bag and gently crush them using a wooden spoon until finely broken up.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Combine the white chocolate chips, white chocolate bark (or almond bark), and crushed candy canes into the crockpot. Reserve 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes for topping later.
- Cook Chocolate Mixture: Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 1 hour, stirring halfway through at the 30-minute mark to ensure even melting and mixing.
- Stir to Coat: Once the chocolate has fully melted and combined, stir thoroughly again to coat all the crushed candy evenly in the creamy chocolate mixture.
- Form Clusters: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dollops of the candy mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to form clusters.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the reserved crushed candy cane pieces over the top of each white chocolate cluster to add festive color and extra peppermint flavor.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the clusters set for about one hour until firm and ready to serve or store.
Notes
- You can substitute almond bark with any white melting chocolate if preferred.
- Use crushed candy canes fresh for the best flavor and crunch.
- Make sure to stir the chocolate mixture during cooking to avoid burning.
- Store the finished candy clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of crushed candy canes slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white chocolate candy, Christmas candy, peppermint clusters, crockpot candy, holiday treats, easy Christmas recipe
