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Slow Cooker Easter Candy Clusters with M&Ms and Bunny Sprinkles Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 50 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in this festive Slow Cooker Easter Candy featuring a delicious mix of honey roasted and salted peanuts, pastel M&Ms, and mini marshmallows all coated in creamy melted vanilla almond bark. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, these colorful clusters are topped with cheerful bunny sprinkles—perfect for holiday gatherings or an Easter treat.

Ingredients

Peanut Mixture

  • 16 ounces honey roasted peanuts
  • 16 ounces roasted salted peanuts

Candy Coating and Mix-ins

  • 48 ounces vanilla almond bark
  • 1 cup pastel color M&Ms
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

Toppings

  • Extra pastel color M&Ms
  • Bunny sprinkles mix

Instructions

  1. Spread Peanuts: Spread the honey roasted and roasted salted peanuts in one even layer inside your slow cooker.
  2. Break Almond Bark: Break the vanilla almond bark into smaller pieces and add them evenly on top of the peanuts.
  3. Cook and Melt: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 1 hour or until the almond bark is melted. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Ensure Smooth Mixture: If the mixture isn’t fully melted and smooth, continue cooking for another 15 minutes, repeating as necessary.
  5. Cool Mixture: Turn off the slow cooker and let the mixture cool for 30 to 45 minutes at room temperature until it's melted but nearly cool to the touch. This prevents the M&Ms and marshmallows from melting during mixing.
  6. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  7. Mix in Candy and Marshmallows: Gently fold the pastel M&Ms and mini marshmallows into the cooled but still melted mixture.
  8. Form Clusters: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the candy mixture into clusters and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Add Toppings: Decorate each cluster with 2 to 3 extra M&M candies and sprinkle with bunny sprinkles for a festive look.
  10. Set Candy: Let the clusters set at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully hardened and firm to the touch.

Notes

  • Do not add the M&Ms and marshmallows while the mixture is too hot or they will melt and lose their shape.
  • If almond bark is not melting smoothly, break into smaller pieces and stir carefully.
  • Store finished candy in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
  • Customize with other pastel candies or nuts as desired for variety.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/slow-cooker-easter-candy-clusters-with-mandms-and-bunny-sprinkles-recipe/