Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters – Sweet & Festive
Introduction
These Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters are the ultimate no‑bake holiday treat. With creamy almond bark, crunchy pretzels, salty peanuts, pastel marshmallows, and colorful M&M’s, they’re a cheerful mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for Easter baskets, dessert trays, or gifting, they come together easily in your slow cooker with minimal effort.
## Ingredients
1 lb white almond bark (or white chocolate melting wafers)
1 cup salted peanuts
½ cup pretzel sticks or mini pretzel twists, lightly crushed
1 cup mini marshmallows (pastel‑colored for Easter)
1 cup pastel M&M’s or candy‑coated chocolate eggs
Easter sprinkles (optional)
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
Melt Base
Break almond bark into pieces and place in crockpot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until smooth.
Mix Crunch
Switch crockpot to WARM (or turn off heat).
Stir in peanuts and crushed pretzels until coated.
Add Fun Mix‑Ins
Let mixture cool for 5 minutes.
Gently fold in marshmallows and pastel M&M’s.
Form Clusters
Line baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto sheets.
Decorate & Set
Immediately top with sprinkles if desired.
Let clusters set at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until firm.
Tips & Tricks
Extra festive: Use bunny‑shaped sprinkles or edible glitter.
Flavor twist: Swap almond bark for milk or dark chocolate.
Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 1 week.
Kid‑friendly: Let kids help with sprinkling for a fun Easter activity.
Variations
Peanut Butter Version: Stir in ½ cup peanut butter chips.
Fruit & Nut Mix: Add dried cranberries or raisins for extra chew.
Spring Pastel Mix: Use pastel candy melts instead of almond bark for colorful clusters.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–60 minutes (crockpot)
Set Time: 30–60 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours
Yield: ~24 clusters
Final Thoughts
These Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters are festive, crunchy, and delightfully sweet — the perfect addition to your holiday dessert spread. They’re simple enough for kids to help make and pretty enough to gift in Easter baskets.