An easy no-stovetop or no oven treat, Weight Watchers Crockpot Candy will have you amazed at how good this easy recipe is. It has chocolate and nuts, & it is sweet and soft. However, it melts down right in your slow cooker, which is its finest feature. Weight Watchers Crockpot Candy is the lighter version of these very popular candy clusters, & thus you may eat them without the guilt. These chocolate nuggets with nuts are delicious, full of flavor & tailored to those who love chocolates. Also, you can always add various toppings, as well as alter the kind of nuts you use. It is an ideal holiday or anything-sweet-and-easy recipe.
STATS
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (low setting)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 30 clusters
- Serving Size: 1 candy cluster
EQUIPMENT
- Crockpot (slow cooker, 4–6 qt)
- Parchment/wax paper
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
- Small cookie scoop/spoon
- Storage container
INGREDIENTS
- Twelve ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips without sugar
- 12 oz. white chocolate chips without sugar
- Half a cup of natural peanut butter without added sugar
- 1/3 cup of peanuts, chopped & unsalted
- 1/4 cup micro chocolate chips without sugar (optional)
- 1/3 cup of almonds
- One-fourth of a teaspoon of sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES
Chocolate chips:
- To reduce the points, use sugar-free chocolate chips. You may mix dark, milk/white ones.
Peanut butter:
- Get a natural peanut butter with no sugar. It makes the candy sticky & gives it a taste.
Nuts:
- Ditch the salt on peanuts and almonds, & use unsalted ones to add the crunch. Pecans/cashews may also be used in their place.
Sea salt:
- A little salt negates the sweetness & enhances the chocolate’s taste.
Mini chocolate chips:
- Not necessary, but good as a topping and an added texture. WW works better with sugar-free.
INSTRUCTIONS
- A baking pan can be lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Put it away.
- Fill the crockpot with all of the chocolate chips and the white chocolate chips.
- Over the chocolate, spoon in the peanut butter.
- Top with chopped almonds and peanuts.
- Don’t stir.
- Put the lid on.
- Put the crockpot on LOW.
- Cook for around two hours.
- After one and a half hours, check
- Gently stir if melted.
- Blend till completely blended and smooth.
- Switch off the heat.
- Give it five minutes to cool.
- Scoop little clusters onto the baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, mini chocolate chips if needed.
- Then let them sit for one to two hours at room temperature or place them into the freezer for half an hour.
- Once solid, move to a storage container.
TIPS
- With a cookie scoop, get even portions.
- You can add in chopped dried cranberries/coconut flakes, as it’s optional
- To keep them firm on hot days, place them in a cool place.
- The batch can be doubled to be given out as gifts during the holidays or as part of a party.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Store candy clusters in a sealed box in the freezer for the next ten days. Must keep layers separated with parchment paper.
Freezer:
- Freeze the clusters in freezer bags/containers for as long as 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
FAQS
Do you need to use a different nut butter?
- Yes. You can use almond butter/cashew butter. All you need to make sure it is organic & sugar-free.
Is it feasible to exclude the white chocolate from this recipe?
- Yes. Use only dark chocolate chips/substitute with even more peanut butter for more flavor.
Can I melt the mix on the stove?
- You can use a double boiler, too. Just stir frequently, & on low heat.
Are these candies too sugar-sweet?
- No. They use sugar-free chocolate & peanut butter, which are just sweet enough.
NUTRITION
Calories: 78
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 35mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Calcium: 15mg
Potassium: 90mg
Weight Watchers Crockpot Candy is estimated to have 2 SmartPoints per serving.