Description
This delightful Easter Crock Pot Candy combines white chocolate, peanuts, pretzels, pastel sprinkles, and festive pastel M&Ms for a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for spring celebrations. Easily made in a slow cooker, this candy clusters recipe is simple to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 2 pounds white chocolate candy coating
- 6 ounces white chocolate baking bar
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
Add-ins
- 3 cups dry roasted peanuts
- 2 ½ cups pretzel twists, broken into small pieces
Toppings
- Pastel sprinkles
- Pastel M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate base: Place the white chocolate candy coating, white chocolate baking bar, and white chocolate chips into the slow cooker and secure the lid.
- Melt the chocolate: Heat on LOW for 1 to 1.5 hours until the chocolate is thoroughly melted, then uncover and stir gently to combine.
- Mix in add-ins: Stir the dry roasted peanuts and broken pretzel pieces into the melted chocolate until everything is completely coated and evenly distributed.
- Form candy clusters: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Add festive toppings: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle pastel sprinkles and pastel M&Ms on top of each cluster for a colorful, decorative finish.
- Set the candy: Allow the clusters to set and harden at room temperature for at least one hour before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the slow cooker is on LOW heat to prevent burning the white chocolate.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to easily lift the clusters once set.
- Store the finished candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and increase pretzels or use alternative mix-ins.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with any festive candies or colored sugar sprinkles.
Keywords: Easter candy, slow cooker candy, white chocolate clusters, peanut pretzel candy, holiday treats, easy candy recipe