Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars are a sweet, indulgent treat with layers of gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and a crunchy base. These bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
Ingredients:
- For the crunch base:
- 2 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the caramel layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the chocolate layer:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions:
- Make the crunch base:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the rice cereal in a large bowl and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press the cereal mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish (or line it with parchment paper). Press it down firmly to create a solid base.
- Prepare the caramel layer:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and becomes smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel over the rice cereal crunch base and spread it evenly. Let it sit at room temperature to cool and set for about 15 minutes.
- Make the chocolate layer:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the top.
- Set the bars:
- Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate them for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Cut and serve:
- Once the chocolate has set, remove the bars from the fridge and cut them into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy the delicious layers of caramel, chocolate, and crunch!
Enjoy:
These Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy with a rich chocolate finish. They make a great snack or dessert for any occasion!
Let me know how they turn out, or if you’d like to try adding different mix-ins like nuts or toffee bits!