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This white chocolate crockpot candy is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the spring season. You get a perfect combination of creamy chocolate, salty peanuts, and crunchy pretzels without turning on the oven. It takes just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an incredibly easy treat to pull together for spring and Easter gatherings.
The secret to getting the perfect melt without scorching the chocolate is all in the layering method. I start by placing the peanuts at the very bottom of the crockpot. This creates a protective shield that keeps the chocolate from sitting in direct contact with the heat source during the first half of the cooking process. Adding the pretzels near the end of the cooking time makes sure they stay perfectly crisp instead of burning.
If you love simple Easter desserts, be sure to check out my Bunny Butt Cookie Dip and Bunny Bait Snack Mix.
Key Ingredients & Why They Work
- Almond Bark & White Baking Chocolate: Combining roughly chopped almond bark with baking chocolate creates a smooth base that melts beautifully and sets up firm at room temperature.
- White Chocolate Chips: Adding white chocolate chips gives the candy a richer, sweeter flavor that perfectly balances the almond bark.
- Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts: You need these to provide the essential salty contrast to the sweet chocolate, and they also act as a physical heat shield at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Mini Pretzel Twists: Using broken pretzel pieces gives that delicious sweet and salty combo that makes it hard to stop at one piece.
- Pastel M&M’s & Sprinkles: Try switching up the color depending on the season!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make White Chocolate Crockpot Candy
Step 1: Layer the base.
Pour the salted dry roasted peanuts into the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot and spread them into an even layer. Place the chopped almond bark, white chocolate chips, and broken pieces of white baking chocolate directly on top of the nuts. 
Step 2: Start melting
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and let the mixture cook on low for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and stir everything together well.
Step 3: Add the crunch
Continue cooking the candy mixture on low for another 30 minutes, then add the broken pretzel pieces and stir thoroughly. Cover the pot and let it cook for a final 10 minutes, then remove the lid and give it one last stir. 
Step 4: Scoop the candy
Using a small cookie scoop (a little over a tablespoon size) or a heaping tablespoon, drop the candy mixture onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Leave a little bit of room between each scoop so they have space to spread without running into each other. 
Step 5: Decorate in batches
After scooping about 20 candies, pause to sprinkle them with pastel nonpareils and press 3 pastel M&M’s onto the top of each piece. Working in small batches makes sure the chocolate doesn’t harden before you can get the toppings to stick. Continue this process until all the candy mixture is gone. 
Step 6: Let them set
Allow the candies to rest at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until they are completely dry. Enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
Swap the nuts: If you do not prefer peanuts, you can substitute them with toasted almonds, cashews, or even pecans for a different crunch.
Change the holiday: You can easily adapt this recipe for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Halloween simply by swapping out the colors of the M&M’s and sprinkles.
Make it dark chocolate: Use chocolate almond bark and semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer to make chocolate crockpot candy.
Storage Tips
- Storage: Keep your set candies in a sealed container or baggie. They will stay fresh in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Place the candies in an airtight container. Freeze them for up to 3 months, then thaw at room temperature before eating.
More Easter Recipes You May Enjoy
- Easter Cookie Cake
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White Chocolate Crockpot Candy
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Almond Bark roughly chopped
- 18 ounces White Chocolate Chips
- 8 ounces White Baking Chocolate (2 4-ounce bars)
- 5 ounces Pastel Plain M&M’s
- 3½ cups Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
- 2 cups Mini Pretzel Twists broken into pieces
- Pastel Nonpareils Sprinkles
Instructions
- Pour the peanuts into the bottom of the crockpot insert and spread even.3½ cups Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Place the almond bark and white chocolate chips into the crockpot. Break the baking chocolate bars into pieces and add it to the pot.24 ounces Almond Bark, 18 ounces White Chocolate Chips, 8 ounces White Baking Chocolate
- Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Stir well.
- Cook for another 30 minutes and add the pretzels. Stir well again.2 cups Mini Pretzel Twists
- Cover and let cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir.
- Using the cooking scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop the candy mixture onto parchment paper or baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Leave just a bit of room so when they spread a bit, they won’t run into each other.
- After every 20 candies or so, pause and sprinkle with pastel nonpareils, and place 3 pastel M&M’s on each candy. This ensures the top of the candy doesn’t harden before you put the toppings on. Continue until the candy mixture is gone.5 ounces Pastel Plain M&M’s, Pastel Nonpareils Sprinkles
- Allow to rest for 2 hours or until completely dried through. Enjoy!
Jenn’s Notes
- Store: I always store my finished candies in a zip-top bag or a tight-sealing container. They keep perfectly in a cool, dark pantry for up to seven days.
- Freeze: Pack the set candy into a tightly sealed container and pop it in the freezer. They will last for up to three months, and you just need to let them sit out on the counter to thaw before serving.
- Hold off on the pretzels: Add pretzels at the end so they don’t scorch and affect the flavor.
- Use a cookie scoop: A small tablespoon scoop makes portioning faster and keeps sizes consistent.
- Prep your decorations: Have toppings ready since the chocolate sets quickly and needs to be decorated right away.
