Description
Make glossy, delicious Lazy Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy with minimal effort. Set it and forget it for homemade luxury perfect for gifts or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) good-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 14 oz (400 g) sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus extra for finishing)
- Optional add-ins: 1 cup toasted chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, walnuts), 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries or raisins, 1 tsp espresso powder, 2 tbsp coconut oil (for vegan variant)
Instructions
- Line molds or a tray with parchment.
- Add chopped chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and optional espresso powder to the slow cooker insert.
- Set slow cooker to LOW, stirring every 15-20 minutes until chocolate is smooth and fully emulsified (about 45-90 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla and salt; taste and adjust.
- Spoon into molds, top with additional flakes or nuts, and chill for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Pop candies from molds and store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, avoid water contact with chocolate. Use quality chocolate for a glossier finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate candy, slow cooker, homemade candy, easy desserts, gift ideas