Decadent Cherry Cordial Crockpot Clusters

If you’ve ever had a box of cherry cordials during the holidays, you know how messy they can get—sticky filling everywhere. These Cherry Cordial Crockpot Clusters take all the flavor you love and make it simple, elegant, and totally stress-free. Dark chocolate melts low and slow in the crockpot, then gets mixed with dried cherries, almonds, and just a hint of cherry extract. The result? Tart, nutty, bittersweet candies that look as gorgeous as they taste.

I once made these for a holiday wine night, and they paired so well with mulled wine that people kept calling them “grown-up candy.” The dried cherries peek through like little ruby jewels, giving each cluster a festive sparkle. To mix things up, I drizzled half with white chocolate and half with more dark chocolate—both disappeared in record time. Pro tip: keep them chilled before serving, or they’ll get a little sticky. They’re the perfect balance of sophisticated and cozy, like holiday candy for adults that still feels indulgent and fun.

A Sophisticated Twist on Christmas Candy

These clusters are rich and bold, thanks to the dark chocolate base. The cherry extract enhances the fruitiness, while the almonds bring a hearty crunch that keeps them from being too sweet.

Jewel-Like Presentation for the Holidays

The dried cherries shine through the chocolate like ruby gems, making these clusters perfect for gifting or holiday platters. They look boutique without any extra effort.

Crockpot Ease Without the Mess

Everything melts gently in the slow cooker, so you don’t have to hover over a pot. Just stir occasionally, fold in your mix-ins, and drop spoonfuls onto parchment—no candy thermometer needed.

Perfect Pairing With Holiday Drinks

These candies taste incredible alongside mulled wine, hot toddies, or even just a cold glass of milk. They bring out the flavors of whatever you’re sipping, making them an ideal party treat.

Easy to Customize With Drizzles and Toppings

A drizzle of white chocolate makes them stand out, while an extra sprinkle of chopped almonds adds more crunch. You can even dust them with edible glitter or sanding sugar for a more festive look.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• ½ tsp cherry extract
• Optional: melted white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add dark chocolate chips to the crockpot. Heat on low, stirring every 15 minutes until smooth.
3. Stir in dried cherries, almonds, and cherry extract until evenly coated.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
6. Chill until firm, then store in the fridge to prevent stickiness.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour (hands-off in crockpot)
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: ~24 clusters
• Calories: ~140 per cluster
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 17g