Description
Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time for Easter celebrations filled with delicious treats! If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and easy-to-make candy recipe, these Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters are the perfect Easter dessert.
This no-bake Easter treat is made with white chocolate, salted peanuts, pastel marshmallows, and Easter M&Ms, creating a sweet and salty candy that’s impossible to resist. Plus, it’s made in a slow cooker, so you don’t have to worry about complicated stovetop melting or baking!
Perfect for Easter parties, gifts, and dessert tables, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves simple crockpot candy. Let’s dive into this easy Easter candy recipe and make the cutest, tastiest homemade Easter treats ever!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 pound white almond bark (or white chocolate melting wafers)
1 cup salted peanuts (adds crunch and a salty balance)
1/2 cup mini marshmallows (pastel-colored for Easter)
1 cup pastel M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate eggs
Easter sprinkles (optional, for extra decoration)
Want to Customize? Swap peanuts for cashews, pecans, or chopped pretzels!
Instructions
Step1: Melt the White Chocolate
- Place the white almond bark or melting wafers in a slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker to low heat and stir occasionally.
- The chocolate should melt completely in 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step2: Mix in the Ingredients
- Once the chocolate is smooth and fully melted, add the salted peanuts and stir to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, but do not let them melt.
Step3: Form the Candy Clusters
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press pastel M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate eggs on top of each cluster.
- Sprinkle with festive Easter sprinkles for extra decoration.
Step4: Let Them Set
- Allow the clusters to cool and harden at room temperature for 1 hour.
- To speed up the setting process, place them in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- Once set, store in an airtight container or serve immediately!
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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Kids Chill Leak-Proof Lunch Box – Included Reusable Ice Pack Keeps Food Cold
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- Make use of fresh Coconut To get the best flavor, choose unsweetened coconut that has been shredded. Fresh coconut offers an authentic and awe-inspiring coconut flavor than you get from processed, dried varieties.
- Make Sure to Get even Coconut Coating When rolling truffles in coconut, ensure that they’re evenly coated to enhance taste and texture.
- Modify the flavor The flavor can be customized by adding the flavor of the almond extract or lime zest to the coconut mix to create a unique flavor.