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Slow Cooker Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Candy

Author: Frosting and Confetti
This Slow Cooker Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Candy is a delicious combination of crunchy peanuts, creamy peanut butter chips, and smooth white chocolate layered over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. A rich chocolate drizzle adds the finishing touch to these sweet, nutty homemade treats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Peanut Butter Cup Candies

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 24 regular-size Reese's Peanut Butter Cups unwrapped
  • 2 cups roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 10-ounce bag peanut butter baking chips
  • 24 ounces white chocolate bark also called  Vanilla Almond Bark
  • ½ cup milk chocolate melting wafers for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the unwrapped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups on the parchment, leaving a little space between each one. Set aside in a cool place.
  • Place the white chocolate bark in a 4–6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the roasted salted peanuts.
  • Sprinkle the peanut butter baking chips over the peanuts.
  • Cover and cook on low, checking after 30 minutes. Gently stir and continue heating in 10–15-minute intervals until the peanut butter chips and white chocolate are just melted and the peanuts are evenly coated. Depending on the slow cooker, this may take approximately 45–90 minutes. Do not leave the mixture cooking unattended.
  • Turn the slow cooker off as soon as everything is melted and smooth.
  • Allow the candy mixture to cool for a few minutes so it is warm and spoonable rather than very hot. If necessary, stir occasionally as it cools.
  • Spoon approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of the peanut mixture over each Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, spreading it gently so it covers most of the top. Work carefully so the peanut butter cups don't melt excessively.
  • Melt the milk chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions, stirring until smooth.
  • Transfer the melted chocolate to a small zip-top bag and snip off one tiny corner, or use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over each candy.
  • Allow the candies to set at cool room temperature, or refrigerate for approximately 20–30 minutes until firm.
  • Once completely set, transfer the candies to an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use a low slow cooker setting. White chocolate and peanut butter chips can scorch if overheated. Some slow cookers run especially hot, so begin checking early and turn the cooker off as soon as the mixture melts.
  • Use white chocolate bark. They are designed for melting and coating and generally behave more predictably than ordinary white chocolate chips.
  • Avoid moisture. Make sure the slow cooker, spoon, and other utensils are completely dry before melting the candy.
  • Don't spoon piping-hot candy over the Reese's cups. Let the peanut mixture cool slightly first so the cups hold their shape.
  • Keep the candy mounds manageable. A heaping tablespoon of topping gives each candy a generous layer without overwhelming the peanut butter cup.
  • If the Reese's cups feel soft, refrigerate them briefly before adding the peanut mixture.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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