Description
This Homemade Easter Candy is crunchy, colorful, and the perfect way to make your spring celebration personal and playful. Packed with honey-roasted peanuts, pastel M&Ms, and a luscious vanilla candy coating, it’s an easy, festive treat your whole family can help make—and eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 34.5 oz honey-roasted dry roasted peanuts (or salted peanuts or almonds)
- 48 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (or white chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil)
- 11.4 oz holiday M&Ms (or mini chocolate eggs, dried fruit)
- Seasonal pastel sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Toast the Peanuts (Optional): In a skillet over medium heat, toast peanuts for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly for an extra boost of flavor.
- Melt the Coating: Break up the vanilla coating and melt gently using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts. Stir until smooth.
- Combine & Spread: Stir in ¾ of the peanuts and pour onto a parchment-lined sheet. Press in remaining peanuts, M&Ms, and sprinkles while still soft.
- Chill & Break: Let candy set at room temp for 20 minutes or in fridge for 10. Break into pieces and serve or gift.
Notes
Tip: Use cookie cutters as molds for fun Easter shapes, or silicone molds for more polished clusters. Want to go nut-free? Try pumpkin seeds or puffed rice for crunch.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT0M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easter candy, homemade candy, spring treats, holiday dessert, candy bark