Crockpot Peanut Clusters are a super easy candy with only 4 ingredients. This version made with sugar-free chocolate and butterscotch baking chips makes the perfect guilt-free sweet treat (regular chips can be used also)! These peanut clusters are sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, and keto friendly. Enjoy!
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Why You'll Love Crockpot Peanut Clusters
These are so good that I find it very difficult to eat just one! I think it's the combination of chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter with the salty crunch of the nuts. Take one and freeze the rest if you need to 🙂 -Kori
Delicious
Peanut clusters are one of my favorite candies to make during the holidays. They are a part of my Christmas cookie collection. This year I decided to try a sugar-free version out and they turned out perfect!
I promise these taste great! I taste-tested them on my boys and none of them noticed that these are sugar-free. They are great at figuring out what's healthy food and what's not. If it falls under the radar then I know it's a success. LOL!
I think you will enjoy these candies.
Easy To Make
For years I made these on the stovetop but realized it would be super easy to make in a slow cooker. As far as candy go, these peanut clusters are super easy to make.
You simply add to the crockpot, melt the baking chips and peanut butter then add the nuts. Once it's all melted drop onto a baking sheet and refrigerate.
Voila! Delicious chocolate peanut clusters made in the crockpot.
Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free, and Sugar Free Candy
One of the hardest things about following a low carb keto diet is when you get a sugar craving or just want a nice little dessert.
These are great because they will absolutely satisfy your sweet tooth - and you don't have to feel guilty. Just don't eat too many!
net carbs 4.6 g | fat 7.3 g | protein 2.9 g | 90 calories
📖 Variations
Here are some different ways you can make substitutions or customize your crockpot peanut clusters:
- Feel free to use regular baking chips if you are not following a sugar-free, low carb, or keto diet.
- Substitute regular roasted salted peanuts instead of the Spanish red skin kind.
- Try different salted nuts like macadamia, etc.
- Play with different flavors of baking chips. Salted Caramel chips make a great substitution of butterscotch chips. Mint chips sound delicious mixed with the chocolate.
- Add a few dried berries.
🥘 What You'll Need
Here's what you'll need to make these crockpot peanut clusters:
Ingredients
- Butterscotch Baking Chips (sugar free) - if you can't find butterscotch substitute salted caramel chips. White chocolate chips would work as well. (Tip: at the time of writing this note, the best pricing on Lilys chips is at Walmart )
- Milk Chocolate Baking Chips (sugar-free)
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Spanish Redskin Peanuts - use salted and roasted, with the skins on.
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
Tools
- 1.5-Quart Crockpot
- Baking Sheet
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Parchment Paper
- Nonstick Spray
🔪 How To Make Them
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making crockpot peanut clusters:
Spray a small crockpot with nonstick spray and turn on low.
Add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to crockpot (see image 1 below).
Cover with lid and let heat up for 10 minutes. (Give it a stir periodically as once a few start to melt, the rest will melt quickly.)
When all ingredients are melted add peanuts and stir (see image 2 below). Note: Melting takes about 20 to 30 minutes once the crockpot is warm.
Drop by the spoonful (approximately 1 tablespoon each) onto parchment paper then refrigerate (see image 3 and 4 below).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Top Tips
Helpful tips that will make this recipe turn out perfect!
- For faster melting preheat the crockpot. Melting takes about 20 to 30 minutes (or less) once the crockpot is warm.
- To prevent sticking spray nonstick spray or rub butter, or other oil before adding chocolate.
- Periodically stir the mixture. Once a few chips melt, it doesn't take long for the rest to follow.
❓ FAQs
Here are the most common questions we get for making this Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Cluster Recipe:
How do I store peanut clusters?
Store the peanut clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How long will peanut clusters keep?
If stored in an airtight container these will keep for several weeks - but they won't last then long because they're so good! 🙂
Can I freeze these?
Definitely. Peanut clusters can be frozen. Layer the clusters in an airtight container, using parchment paper to separate each layer.
The candy can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can I use my crockpot to melt chocolate?
Yes! Using a crockpot to melt chocolate is an easy way to do it. Make sure to spray your crock with nonstick spray or rub butter on the inside pot to prevent sticking.
Turn on low and place your chocolate in the crock. Stir periodically until melted. Use or remove once the chocolate is melted.
✔️ More Dessert Recipes
Here are some more low carb and keto dessert recipes! These are some of my favorites. 🙂 All our low carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto desserts. Enjoy!
- Raspberry Coconut Squares (Keto Low Carb)
- Lemon Meringue Custard Pies
- Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee
- Chocolate Torte
- Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie
- Almond Butter Cake
- Gooey and Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
- Cranberry Trifles
📋 Recipe
Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Ingredients
- 7 to 9 ounces Sugar-Free Butterscotch Baking Chips (regular can also be used)
- 7 to 9 ounces Sugar-Free Milk Chocolate Baking Chips (regular can also be used)
- 3 tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1½ cups Redskin Spanish Peanuts
Instructions
- Spray a small crockpot with nonstick spray and turn on low.
- Add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to crockpot.
- Cover with lid and let heat up for 10 minutes. (Give it a stir periodically as once a few start to melt, the rest will melt quickly.)
- When all ingredients are melted add peanuts and stir. Note: Melting takes about 20 to 30 minutes once the crockpot is warm.
- Drop by the spoonful (approximately 1 tablespoon each) onto parchment paper then refrigerate.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Don't miss our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
- For faster melting, preheat the crockpot. Melting takes about 20 to 30 minutes (or less) once the crockpot is warm.
- To prevent sticking, spray nonstick spray or rub butter, or other oil before adding chocolate.
- Periodically stir the mixture. Once a few chips melt, it doesn't take long for the rest to follow.
- Regular chips can be substitute for sugar-free. Also, you can use a whole bag (10 to 12 ounces) if you want.
- If you are unable to find butterscotch chops, substitute salted caramel baking chips (closest in flavor), or white chocolate chips.
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Rooni says
It doesn’t look like Amazon is selling sugar-free butterscotch baking chips any longer. Do you have another source?
seekinggoodeats says
Hello, I just did some checking, and it looks like there might be a supply shortage of butterscotch chips due to higher demand. Lilys website also says the butterscotch are now exclusively sold at Walmart. While they can't be shipped, some stores have them in stock. With that said, I would substitute either their salted caramel chips. You could also try their white chocolate chips. 🙂