WW Crack Christmas Crockpot

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WW Crack Christmas Crockpot turns your plan-facilitating, easy & lighter Christmas treat into something truly special. It is either sweet, crunchy & chocolatey & filled with festive flavor that feels perfect for the holiday season. The slow cooker is used to melt it all together. All you do is mix the ingredients & stir & drop in clusters, and soon you have a homemade candy that looks and tastes amazing. You can have your seasonal sweets & eat within your points, as this WW Crack Christmas Crockpot demonstrates. It is the fun of traditional candy with a smarter twist, proving you can enjoy treats and still stay on track.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly
  • Course: Dessert / Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 2 hours on low
  • Working time (total): 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Size/serving: About 2 clusters per serving
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Slow cooker (crockpot)
  • Total yield: 30 clusters

EQUIPMENT

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Wax paper/parchment paper
  • Baking sheet for cooling

INGREDIENTS

  • Sixteen grams of semi-sweet chocolate chips without added sugar
  • 16 oz. white chocolate chips without sugar
  • A dozen ounces of mildly salted peanuts
  • Half a cup of low-fat/baked pretzels, crushed
  • 1/4 cup sugar replacement
  • Two tablespoons of festive sprinkles, if desired, as a garnish

INGREDIENT NOTES

Sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips:

  • Use of these will not only melt easily but also provide a rich base to the clusters without the extra sugar. The best flavor is to pick a good brand.

White chocolate chips:

  • It is sugar-free & provides creaminess to the darker chocolate. They also serve to hold the clusters together.

Peanuts that are lightly salted:

  • Add crunch, as well as protein. Salt is the balancing factor to the sweetness of the chocolate.

Crushed pretzels:

  • Give a salty bite, crunchy texture. Other options have lower points with baked/reduced-fat pretzels.

Sugar alternative:

  • Just a little bit of sweetness with no SmartPoint inclusion. Stevia blends/monk fruit tastes clean & is to be used here.

Holiday sprinkles:

  • Optional & they make the clusters seasonal & festive during Christmas.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use paper with parchment/wax to line a baking sheet. Put aside.
  2. Put peanuts, pretzels, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, & sweetener in the crockpot.
  3. Put the cover on & turn the heat down to low.
  4. To avoid burning, stir every 30 minutes while cooking for almost two hours.
  5. Switch off the crockpot once it’s melted & smooth.
  6. To ensure even coating, give everything a good stir.
  7. Spoon a portion of the blend onto the baking tray to create clusters.
  8. Sprinkles should be added right before the chocolate sets if using.
  9. Clusters can be placed in the refrigerator to expedite the cooling process/allowed to cool at ambient temperature till hard.
  10. Once set, store in an airtight container.

TIPS

  • Mix regularly to ensure that the chocolate does not burn.
  • Even-sized clusters should be done with a cookie scoop.
  • Use almonds/cashews instead of peanuts if preferred.
  • It is a huge batch recipe that one can gift in little treat bags during holiday times.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Refrigerator:

  • The clusters may be kept in the refrigerator for as long as a week if they are placed in an airtight container. Keeping them chilled helps the chocolate stay firm and fresh.

Freezer:

  • Line a freezer-safe container with a paper towel & arrange the clusters in layers. Freeze for two months. Allow the mixture to cool down, and serve.

FAQS

No crockpot, do I have to make this?

  • Yes, it is feasible to melt the chocolate in the microwave/a double boiler on the cooktop in short spurts.

Will sugar-free chocolate taste different?

  • Good brands are nearly the same as ordinary chocolate in terms of taste. Any difference is balanced by the nuts & pretzels.

May I reduce the recipe in half?

  • Indeed, you can half the ingredients, in case you need to conduct a smaller batch. The cooking time remains relatively the same.

Should I put a sweetener when the chocolate is sweet?

  • Skip it in case the sweet taste of your chocolate chips is enough for you.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 150
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 90mg
Sugars: 2g
There are three (3) SmartPoints per serving of Weight Watchers Crockpot Christmas Crack.