Easy crockpot candy
Easter crockpot candy is an easy homemade treat that’s perfect for spring. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this slow cooker recipe creates sweet, chocolatey clusters filled with festive colors and flavors.
Equipment
- Crockpot (mine is 7qt)
Ingredients
- 16 ounce roasted peanuts (salted)
- 16 ounce Honey roasted peanuts
- 48 oz Vanilla almond chocolate bark (2 x 24 oz pack)
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Pastel m&ms (plus more for topping)
- Spring sprinkles mix for topping
Instructions
- Pour the peanuts into the crockpot, spreading them evenly across the bottom. Break the vanilla almond bark into smaller chunks and layer them on top.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for about an hour, or until the almond bark melts completely. Stir everything together. If the mixture isn’t fully melted, continue heating in 15-minute intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Turn OFF the slow cooker and allow the mixture to cool for 30-45 minutes at room temperature. The chocolate should still be melted but not too hot—this prevents the M&Ms and marshmallows from melting when mixed in.
- While waiting, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the M&Ms and marshmallows. Gently stir to distribute them evenly.
- Using a cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion out the candy mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets. While the chocolate is still soft, press a few extra M&Ms and sprinkles on top of each cluster.
- Let the candies sit at room temperature for about an hour to set. If you want to speed things up, place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- A mix of roasted salted nuts and honey-roasted nuts adds great flavor, but feel free to use all salted, unsalted, or honey-roasted based on preference.
- If you don’t have almond bark, you can substitute with an equal amount of Ghirardelli vanilla melting wafers, white chocolate chips, or a white chocolate baking bar.
- Instead of plain white mini marshmallows, try fruit-flavored marshmallows for a colorful twist, or leave them out entirely.
- Swap the M&M and sprinkle colors to make this treat for other holidays and celebrations.
- Every slow cooker heats differently, so check occasionally to prevent the candy from burning at the bottom.
- Be sure to cool the almond bark and peanut mixture before adding M&Ms and marshmallows so they don’t melt.
- Chilling the M&Ms while the chocolate melts can also help them hold their shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 13gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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