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St. Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy

St. Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy

This St. Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy recipe unlocks a world of effortless, festive confectionary that’s perfect for gifting or adding a touch of emerald cheer to your celebrations. It’s a remarkably simple yet delightfully decadent treat that practically makes itself, ensuring everyone can enjoy a hint of St. Paddy's Day magic without the kitchen fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped pretzels
  • 1 cup green M&M's (or your favorite St. Patrick's Day colored candies)
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling, optional
  • green food coloring optional, for drizzling
  • sprinkles optional, St. Patrick's Day themed

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (crockpot)
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker insert with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the candy out later. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a dream.
  2. In the prepared slow cooker insert, combine the 1 ½ cups of white chocolate chips and the 1 ½ cups of milk chocolate chips. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate chips.
    1.5 cups white chocolate chips, 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check after 45 minutes and stir gently. Continue cooking and stirring every 15 minutes until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as this can cause the chocolate to seize.
  4. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the peppermint extract until it is well incorporated. This adds a delightful, festive minty note that complements the rich chocolate.
    1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  5. Gently fold in the finely chopped pretzels and the green M&M's (or your chosen St. Patrick's Day candies) into the melted chocolate mixture. Stir until they are evenly distributed throughout.
    1 cup finely chopped pretzels, 1 cup green M&M's (or your favorite St. Patrick's Day colored candies)
  6. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish or onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it out evenly with a spatula to your desired thickness.
  7. Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the candy is completely firm and set.
  8. Once the candy is set, you can melt the additional ½ cup of white chocolate chips (you can add a tiny bit of oil to make it smoother for drizzling). Stir in a drop or two of green food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green. Drizzle the green-tinted white chocolate over the set candy in a decorative pattern. Immediately add sprinkles on top of the melted drizzle before it sets, if desired.
    0.5 cup white chocolate chips, green food coloring, sprinkles
  9. Once all the chocolate has set, lift the candy out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
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