Description

These Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters are an easy and delicious no-bake treat perfect for holiday gifting or dessert trays. Made with a combination of melted almond bark, white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, mixed peanuts, and colorful pastel M&M’s, these clusters set up beautifully without fuss, using a slow cooker to gently melt the ingredients for a smooth, indulgent finish.

Ingredients

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Chocolate and Bark

1 (16-ounce) package white almond bark, chopped
1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate chips
1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Peanuts and Mix-ins

1 (16-ounce) jar dry roasted peanuts
1 (10-ounce) jar cocktail peanuts
1½ cups pastel-colored M&M’s, plus extra for topping
1/2 cup pastel sprinkles (optional)

Serving

Mini cupcake liners

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Instructions

Combine chocolates and bark: Add the chopped white almond bark, white chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the slow cooker ensuring they are evenly spread for melting.
Add peanuts: Top the chocolate mixture with both types of peanuts — dry roasted and cocktail peanuts — to incorporate different textures and flavors.
Slow cook and stir: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 1½ to 2 hours. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes until fully melted and smooth, ensuring chocolates do not burn.
Cool slightly and fold in M&M’s: Turn off the slow cooker and let the mixture cool for 5–10 minutes. Then gently fold in 1½ cups of pastel M&M’s, reserving a handful for topping.
Form clusters: Spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture into mini cupcake liners arranged on a baking sheet or counter so they set easily.
Top with decorations: Immediately top each cluster with extra M&M’s and pastel sprinkles if desired for a festive look.
Allow to set: Let clusters set at room temperature for 1–2 hours or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Storage: Store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to keep freshness.

Notes

Substitute peanuts with cashews or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
Use candy melts instead of white chocolate chips for alternative tastes and colors.
These clusters make excellent holiday gifts or festive additions to dessert trays.
Be sure to stir frequently while slow cooking to prevent scorching.