Made from chocolate and Rice Krispies cereal, these no bake homemade crunch bars taste just like the real thing, and they couldn’t be simpler to make! I made these copycat crunch bars with just 4 ingredients– no mixer required! They’re just as tasty as the candy bar but healthier and more budget-friendly.
Crunch Bars are pretty simple to begin with, which got me thinking, why should I pay for a candy bar I can make myself? My no bake homemade crunch bars take just minutes to put together, and you’ll have plenty to share with friends for a fraction of the price.
What’s in This No Bake Homemade Crunch Bar Recipe?
- Butter: Unsalted butter helps the chocolate stick to the cereal and makes these bars taste rich and indulgent.
- Chocolate Chips: The traditional candy bar is made with milk chocolate, but you could use milk or semisweet chocolate. If you’re looking for something less sweet, you could also try dark chocolate.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: Make these crunch bars, well, crunchy! Of course, any brand of puffed rice cereal will work.
- Salt: A touch of kosher salt really enhances the flavor of these candy bars.
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How to Store
Store leftover homemade crunch bars in an airtight container at room temperature, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw slightly on the countertop before enjoying.
Tips for Success
- As long as the chocolate is pourable consistency, the Rice Krispies should stay crisp unless you’re using stale cereal.
- To set the bars faster, place them in the freezer.
- For peanut butter crunch bars, use only 1½ cups of chocolate chips, ¼ cup of butter (½ stick), and stir in 1 cup of peanut butter! Follow this same formula for any other nut butter or Nutella!
- For swirled crunch bars, use 1½ cups of chocolate chips and 1½ cups of white chocolate chips. Lightly fold together to avoid losing the swirls.
- For nutty crunch bars, add 1 cup of chopped nuts, such as peanuts, walnuts, or pecans!
No Bake Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
- 3 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8×8 Baking Pan
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with nonstick butter spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pan set over medium heat, then stir in the chocolate chips until fully melted.6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies and salt until all of it is mixed in.3 cups Rice Krispies cereal, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
How to Make No Bake Homemade Crunch Bars Step-by-Step
Melt the Chocolate: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, spray the sides with nonstick butter spray, and set aside. Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pan set over medium heat, then stir in 3 cups of milk or semisweet chocolate chips until fully melted.
Stir in the Cereal: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 3 cups of Rice Krispies and ⅛ teaspoon of kosher salt until all of it is mixed in.
Set the Bars: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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