Minty Grinch Crockpot candy

Several years ago I made a chocolate crock pot candy that has made the rounds.  It is a classic but uses a lot of ingredients.  This one is a cute play on the classic Grinch story.  Everyone has a Grinch in their life that would appreciate this candy.  It is very easy to make and doesn't make a ton so it is a great little treat. It might just turn your Grinch into a CindyLou.

I used the peppermint pieces that I used in the cookies the other day.  If you want to crush candy canes you can do that as well. 

This couldn't be any easier.  Those are green candy melt pieces.

Add two bag 12 oz each to the crock pot.  Be sure to use a liner so it will be easy to clean up.  These candy melts you can find at craft stores or Walmart.

Add 6 oz white baking chocolate.  This is those chocolate bars in the baking section of the store. Add it to the crock pot too.  Cover and cook on low for 1 hour.

When that hour is up stir the chocolates together.

Then add 2 cups or a little more dry roasted peanuts.

Add them to the chocolate.

Add 3/4 teaspoon mint extract.  Stir everything together.

Now scoop onto wax paper or parchment paper.

After you scoop a couple at a time sprinkle the candy cane on top so that it sticks when it firms up.

Let them sit until they are firm then store them in a airtight container.

Minty Grinch Crockpot Candy Recipe

2 12 oz bags of green candy melts
6 oz white baking chocolate
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
3/4 teaspoon mint extract
crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces