Here’s a Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars recipe—sweet, crunchy, and indulgent 🍫🍯
Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
Ingredients
Base & Crunch
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (optional, adds extra crunch)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup caramel candies or store-bought soft caramels
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine and smoothness)
Instructions
- Prepare the base
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crispy rice cereal, graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press mixture evenly into the pan.
- Add caramel layer
- Melt caramel candies with cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour over the cereal base and spread evenly.
- Let cool slightly.
- Add chocolate layer
- Melt chocolate chips (with butter if using) in a microwave or double boiler.
- Pour over caramel layer and smooth with a spatula.
- Chill & set
- Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours until firm.
- Serve
- Lift from pan using parchment paper and cut into bars.
Tips & Variations
- Nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds between layers for extra texture.
- Sea salt: A tiny pinch on top enhances caramel flavor.
- Mini version: Use a muffin tin for single-serve bars.
- Microwave shortcut: Melt caramel & chocolate in microwave-safe bowls for faster prep.
If you want, I can give you a no-bake version, a chewy vs. crunchy version, or a peanut butter chocolate twist version.
