White Chocolate Pretzel Crockpot Christmas Candy Recipe
This White Chocolate Pretzel Crockpot Christmas Candy is a festive and easy-to-make treat combining the salty crunch of pretzels and peanuts with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate. Melted almond bark and white chocolate chips are layered and melted in a crockpot, then mixed with pretzels and topped with colorful holiday M&Ms and sprinkles, making it a perfect no-bake holiday snack or gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 candy pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 24 ounces almond bark
- 2 cups (11 oz bag) white chocolate chips
Nuts and Pretzels
- 16 ounces dry roasted peanuts (salted)
- 16 ounces dry roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- 3 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists
Toppings
- Holiday M&Ms (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: In a crockpot, layer the ingredients in the following order: first almond bark, then the salted dry roasted peanuts, followed by the unsalted dry roasted peanuts, and finally the white chocolate chips.
- Melt on Low Heat: Set the crockpot on low and let the mixture cook for 1 hour without stirring, allowing the almond bark and chocolate to melt evenly.
- Mix the Melted Chocolate: After 1 hour, turn the crockpot heat off and stir the melted mixture thoroughly to combine all elements.
- Add Pretzels: Break some of the mini pretzel twists into smaller pieces, leaving some whole if desired, then add them to the crockpot. Stir well so all pretzels are coated with the melted chocolate and nut mixture.
- Prepare Candy on Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, large spoon, or measuring cup to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the sheets in individual candy portions.
- Decorate: Top each candy portion with holiday M&Ms and optionally garnish with holiday sprinkles for a festive look.
- Cool and Set: Allow the candies to cool completely at room temperature so they harden before serving.
Notes
- Do not stir the mixture while it is cooking to ensure smooth melting.
- Breaking some pretzels while leaving others whole adds texture contrast.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent candies from sticking.
- Allow the candy to cool fully before moving or packaging to retain its shape.
- Store leftover candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Keywords: white chocolate, pretzel candy, holiday candy, crockpot candy, Christmas treat, easy no-bake candy
