Here’s a delicious Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars recipe 🍫🍯
Sweet, chewy, and crunchy—all in one treat.
Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
Ingredients
For the base
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
For the caramel layer
- 1 cup caramel candies or soft caramel squares
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the topping
- ½–1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare base
- Grease a 9×9-inch pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in crispy rice cereal.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add caramel
- In a small saucepan, melt caramel with cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour over the cereal base and spread evenly.
- Add chocolate topping
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Pour over caramel layer and smooth with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Set
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until firm.
- Serve
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Tips
- Use soft caramels for easier melting.
- Press base firmly so bars hold together well.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or toffee bits to the base.
If you want a peanut butter version, mini bite-sized version, or gluten-free variation, I can give that too.
