Perfect! Here’s a full, step-by-step recipe for homemade Chocolate Crunch Bars — no shortcuts, no pre-made mixes 🍫✨
Chocolate Crunch Bars from Scratch
Yields: 12 bars | Prep: 20 min | Chill: 1 hour
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 cup (90 g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (30 g) granulated sugar
Chocolate Crunch Layer
- 1 cup (180 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (60 g) rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped nuts (optional, almonds, pecans, or peanuts)
Topping (Optional)
- ¼ cup (25 g) mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Leave extra hanging over the sides for easy removal later.
2. Make the Base
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated and hold together.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a compact base.
- Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes while you prepare the next layer.
3. Make the Chocolate Crunch Layer
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together.
- Stir until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
- Fold in rice cereal and nuts until everything is coated evenly.
4. Assemble
- Pour the chocolate crunch mixture over the chilled base.
- Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top (optional).
- Press lightly to help them stick.
5. Chill and Set
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until the bars are firm.
- For faster results, place in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
6. Cut and Serve
- Lift bars out using the parchment paper.
- Cut into 12 even bars with a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips for Maximum Crunch
- Rice cereal: Add just before spreading chocolate; don’t overmix to avoid soggy texture.
- Chocolate layer: You can mix semisweet and milk chocolate for extra richness.
- Optional drizzle: Melt extra chocolate and drizzle over the top for presentation.
These bars are:
- Crunchy, chewy, and chocolatey
- Perfect for kids, parties, or a simple homemade treat
- Totally customizable with nuts, dried fruits, or different chocolates
If you want, I can also create a quick TikTok-style 60-second “from scratch” video script for these bars — showing step-by-step visuals in a fun, shareable way 🍫🎬
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