2-Ingredient Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Ginny McMeans
Published:
September 12, 2015
Last Modified:
August 11, 2025
Creamy vegan chocolate and crunchy roasted peanuts are the perfect pairing! With just these two ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you’ll have homemade vegan peanut clusters in no time.
On the long list of perfect flavor pairings–lemon and dill, pumpkin and cinnamon, potatoes and rosemary–chocolate and peanuts are at the top of mine!
The way the sweet, creamy chocolate meets the salty, savory, and crunchy peanuts–it’s like the textures and flavors of these two ingredients are so opposing, they become entirely complementary to one another.
These crockpot peanut clusters are one of my favorite ways to enjoy this dynamic duo. With only two ingredients and very minimal prep work required, these candy clusters are a cinch to whip up in no time. I often make them for parties, bake sales, holidays, and to give as gifts too!
Ingredients for Crockpot Peanut Clusters
- Vegan chocolate – As we will be melting chocolate to make this candy, you can use chocolate of any type and shape you prefer. Vegan chocolate chips (such as semi sweet chocolate chips or vegan milk chocolate chips) are the easiest choice as they are already in small pieces which will encourage melting. You could also use your favorite vegan chocolate bars or blocks. Or, if you prefer the flavor of white chocolate, go ahead and use white chocolate chips or chunks.
- Salted dry-roasted peanuts – Roasted peanuts provide a salty crunch and are the perfect complement to the rich chocolate in this easy candy recipe. You can use unsalted roasted peanuts if you prefer, but you may want to add a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate to help accentuate the flavors a bit.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Chop. If your chocolate is in large chunks, first chop it into smaller pieces, then transfer your chocolate to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high. Set your crockpot to high and cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even heating.
- Cook on low. Reduce the setting to low and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
- Add peanuts. Turn off the slow cooker, then add the peanuts. Stir well to ensure that all of the peanuts are more or less evenly coated by the melted chocolate.
- Dollop. Use a large spoon or cookie scoop to drop large dollops of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. If needed, shape the dollops a bit to make sure they hold together.
- Set and serve! Allow your slow cooker peanut clusters to harden at room temperature before enjoying.
How To Store
At Room Temperature Store these chocolate peanut clusters in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and humidity. They should stay fresh for up to two weeks. If you live in a very warm climate or your kitchen area is hot, you may want to pop them in the fridge to prevent them from melting.
Freezing These peanut clusters freeze well! Simply place them in a freezer-safe airtight container or zip-top bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thawing When you’re ready for a sweet treat, let the crock pot chocolate peanut clusters thaw at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 oz. of your favorite chocolate (chips, bars, blocks, chunks, etc.)
- 24 oz. dry-roasted, salted peanuts
Instructions
- If your chocolate is in large chunks or bars, chop into smaller pieces then transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Set your crockpot to high and cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even heating.Â
- Reduce the setting to low and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
- Turn off the slow cooker, then add the peanuts. Stir well to ensure that all of the peanuts are about evenly coated by the melted chocolate.Â
- Use a large spoon or cookie scoop to drop large dollops of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. If needed, shape the dollops a bit to make sure they hold together.Â
- Allow your slow cooker peanut clusters to harden at room temperature, then enjoy them or package as desired!Â
