Description

These Crockpot Easter Candy Clusters are a delightful and easy-to-make no-bake treat perfect for Easter celebrations. Combining roasted peanuts with a blend of milk chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch chips, these clusters are luscious, sweet, and customizable with optional mini marshmallows for added texture. Made effortlessly in the slow cooker, they are a fantastic festive candy that sets beautifully and keeps fresh for up to a week.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

2 cups dry roasted peanuts (or any preferred nut)
2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional for added texture)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the dry roasted peanuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips into the Crockpot, prepping the base for melting and mixing.
Melt Mixture: Cover the Crockpot and set it on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even melting and a smooth blend. Once fully melted and combined, stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Add Marshmallows (Optional): If desired, fold in mini marshmallows gently to introduce an extra layer of sweetness and chewy texture into the candy mixture.
Form Clusters: Use a spoon to drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shaping the mixture into bite-sized clusters.
Set the Clusters: Allow the candy clusters to cool completely at room temperature until they are firm and set, which typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
Store Properly: Once set, store the clusters in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.

Notes

Use any preferred nut if you want to customize the crunch and flavor.
Stir occasionally while melting to prevent burning and ensure even texture.
The mini marshmallows are optional but add a wonderful chewy contrast.
Make sure clusters are completely cool before storing to avoid sticking.
Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American