Imagine buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and salty-sweet nuts all swirled together into one irresistible, no-stir, no-stress candy—made with just 4 ingredients and zero babysitting.
This Crockpot Crack (also known as Crockpot Candy or Crockpot Toffee) is the ultimate holiday hack: a crispy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth confection that’s ready in under an hour, fills your kitchen with the scent of butter and chocolate, and disappears faster than you can wrap it.
Perfect for gifts, cookie swaps, or sneaking a square when no one’s looking, this treat is so easy, so festive, and so dangerously good, it’s no wonder it’s become a modern holiday classic.
Let’s make candy magic—the slow cooker way.
Why You’ll Love This Crack
✅ 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!)
✅ Perfect for gifting—makes 4–5 pounds of candy!
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)