There’s a reason it’s called “Christmas Crack”: one bite of this buttery, chocolatey, nutty candy and you’re hooked. It’s crispy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth delicious—and this slow cooker versionmakes it easier than ever.
With just 4 ingredients and zero stirring, your crockpot does all the work while you wrap gifts, sip cocoa, or finally put your feet up. In under an hour, you’ll have 4–5 pounds of glossy, festive candythat’s perfect for gifting, cookie swaps, or sneaking a square when no one’s looking.
Let’s make holiday magic—the hands-off way.
- ✅ Only 4 ingredients—pantry staples you already own
- ✅ No candy thermometer, no stirring, no stress
- ✅ Ready in 45 minutes (mostly hands-off!)
- ✅ Naturally nut-free option (but please, don’t skip the salt!)
- ✅ Makes a huge batch—perfect for gifting!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 24 oz (4½ cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp flaky sea salt
- 2½ cups salted peanuts or pecans (optional but highly recommended)
