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Crockpot Easter candy clusters are a must-try treat!


  • Author: Diana Carrozza
  • Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 clusters 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crockpot Easter candy clusters are a delightful treat made with a combination of chocolates, peanuts, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal, perfect for Easter celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup pastel M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients on the counter.
  2. Prepare the crockpot by cleaning it and setting it to low heat.
  3. Combine the milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips in the crockpot.
  4. Set a timer for about 2 hours to melt the chocolate.
  5. Stir the mixture after about an hour to ensure even melting.
  6. Once melted, add the peanuts, marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and M&M’s, and mix gently.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form clusters.
  8. Let the clusters cool and set before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
  • Check the chocolate every 30 minutes while melting.
  • Store clusters in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to customize with additional mix-ins like dried fruits or cookie bits.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cluster
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10 grams
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 18 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: Crockpot, Easter, candy clusters, dessert, chocolate