🍬 Crock Pot Candy
Yields: ~24–30 pieces
Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 (16 oz) bag of butterscotch chips
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups chopped nuts (optional, like pecans or walnuts)
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Sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep your Crock Pot
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Spray the inside lightly with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
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Set on low heat.
2️⃣ Add ingredients
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Pour chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and sweetened condensed milk into the Crock Pot.
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Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth (about 1–2 hours).
3️⃣ Add flavor
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Stir in vanilla extract.
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Mix in chopped nuts if desired.
4️⃣ Spread & cool
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Pour mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Smooth it with a spatula.
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Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top if you like.
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Let it cool for 2–3 hours at room temperature (or refrigerate for faster setting).
5️⃣ Cut & serve
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Once set, cut into squares or rectangles.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
🎄 Tips & Variations
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Peanut Butter Twist: Swirl in ½ cup creamy peanut butter before setting.
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Holiday Fun: Add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or mini M&Ms.
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Nut-Free: Skip nuts and add puffed rice for crunch.
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Chocolate Lovers: Use all chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white).
If you want, I can also give you a 5-minute no-melt version of Crock Pot Candy that sets even faster and is perfect for last-minute gifting.
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