Description
Sweet caramel chocolate crunch bars deliver pure indulgence in every delectable bite. Rich layers of chocolate and caramel create a luxurious dessert sensation you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Binding/Crunch Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup rice cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until thoroughly combined and resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the pan’s bottom, creating a compact base layer.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until edges turn light golden brown, then remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Pour caramel sauce evenly across the cooled crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold rice cereal into melted chocolate, creating a crunchy chocolate mixture with consistent texture.
- Carefully spread chocolate-cereal mixture over caramel layer, creating an even, smooth top.
- Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour until bars are completely set and firm.
- Lift bars from pan using parchment paper edges and slice into rectangular portions.
Notes
- Toast graham cracker crumbs briefly before mixing with butter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more robust base.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the caramel layer to balance the sweetness and add a gourmet touch.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet version that complements the caramel’s richness.
- For a gluten-free option, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain the same delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg