Description
This White Chocolate Pretzel Crockpot Christmas Candy is a festive, sweet and salty treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made easy with a crockpot, it combines creamy melted white chocolate with crunchy pretzels, peanuts, and colorful holiday M&Ms for a fun and delicious snack that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Coating
- 24 ounces almond bark
- 2 cups (11 oz bag) white chocolate chips
Nuts and Crunch
- 16 ounces dry roasted salted peanuts
- 16 ounces dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 3 ½ cups mini pretzel twists (some whole, some broken)
Add-Ins and Garnish
- 1 ½ cups holiday M&Ms
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly grease or line your crockpot with parchment paper to prevent sticking. This will make it easier to remove the candy once set.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the almond bark and white chocolate chips into the crockpot. Set the crockpot to low heat and melt the chocolate slowly, stirring occasionally to create a smooth mixture. This should take about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Add Nuts and Pretzels: Once the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, add the dry roasted salted peanuts, dry roasted unsalted peanuts, and mini pretzel twists into the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the pieces with the white chocolate mixture.
- Mix in M&Ms: Stir in the holiday M&Ms quickly, ensuring they are evenly distributed without melting them. The residual heat will keep the chocolate fluid enough for this step without breaking the candy shells.
- Transfer and Set: Pour the chocolate mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spread it out evenly to your desired thickness. Sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top if using for added festive decoration.
- Chill the Candy: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the candy is firm and set.
- Break and Serve: Once hardened, break the candy into pieces and serve, or package them for gift-giving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For smoother melting, stir the chocolate gently and avoid high heat to prevent burn or graininess.
- You can substitute the peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews if preferred.
- Make sure pretzels are dry to avoid clumping in the melted chocolate.
- This candy can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Feel free to add other holiday-themed candies or dried fruits for variation.
