Description
Sweet chocolate and salty nuts meld in these irresistible Easter Candy Clusters, creating a delightful treat perfect for springtime celebrations. Crockpot magic turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dessert you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Candy Base:
- 2 cups (340 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups (340 grams) white chocolate chips
Nuts and Crunchy Elements:
- 2 cups (280 grams) salted peanuts
- 1 cup (60 grams) pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
Soft and Sweet Additions:
- 1 cup (50 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (150 grams) Easter candy (e.g., M&Ms or pastel candy eggs)
Instructions
- Prepare a crockpot and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy cluster removal and minimal mess.
- Combine milk chocolate and white chocolate chips in the crockpot, setting the temperature to low heat and allowing them to gradually melt, stirring periodically to ensure smooth consistency.
- Gently fold peanuts, crushed pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, and colorful Easter candies into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small dollops of the chocolate mixture onto prepared parchment-lined baking sheets, creating uniform clusters with balanced ingredient proportions.
- Allow clusters to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, enabling initial setting and helping maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer baking sheets to refrigerator and chill for approximately 30 minutes, which will completely solidify the clusters and enhance their texture.
- Once fully set, carefully remove clusters from parchment paper and store in an airtight container at cool room temperature or refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- Serve these delectable Easter-themed treats as a festive dessert or sweet snack, perfect for sharing with family and friends during holiday celebrations.
Notes
- Customize chocolate types by swapping milk and white chocolate with dark, semi-sweet, or dairy-free alternatives for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prevent chocolate from burning by stirring frequently and keeping crockpot on low setting, ensuring smooth melting and consistent texture.
- Add extra crunch and variety by incorporating different nuts like almonds, pecans, or cashews instead of peanuts for unique flavor combinations.
- Keep clusters fresh by storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining their crisp texture and preventing chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg