Homemade Crunch Bars are even better than the real deal! You only need butter, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, and a touch of salt to make these candy bars. It’s a no bake treat that’s as easy to make as it is scrumptious!
Crunch Bars
You know what the best part of Halloween is, right? The candy! Sure, costumes and parties are all fine and good…but nothing beats stealing a bite or two out of your little one’s trick or treat bag. Don’t worry, they won’t even notice and your secret’s safe with me!
If you want to avoid your usual candy thievery, consider making your own stuff – like these Homemade Crunch Bars! The best part (besides how easy the recipe is) is that the results are even better than the fun sized, plastic wrapped candies you’ll find in the candy bag.
Why You’ll Love these Crunch Bars:
- Easy: This is a no bake recipe that calls for just 4 ingredients. It’s SO easy!
- Kid friendly: I mean really, is anything more kid friendly than chocolate bars? Your little one will love helping you make these candies almost as much as they love eating them.
- Inexpensive: Butter, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies cereal, and a sprinkle of salt. This recipe will cost you under $10, so your wallet will be happy!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for an existing product and some of the ingredients are trademarked products. Nestlé and Kellogg’s are proprietary brands that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Homemade Crunch Bars
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper and spray.
- Melt butter and stir in chocolate chips.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in Rice Krispies and a pinch of salt.
- Spread mixture into a baking pan.
A crunch bar is a popular chocolate bar made by Nestlé that consists of chocolate with crispy rice pieces inside.
The traditional Crunch 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.
There’s really no secret here. As long as the chocolate is pourable consistency, the Rice Krispies should stay crisp unless you’re using stale cereal.
While I haven’t personally tried this, you should be able to use an equal amount of coconut oil in place of the butter. Use refined coconut oil for a more neutral taste.
Chocolate chips mixed with butter and Rice Krispies cereal? Don’t mind if I do. These super simple homemade candy bars are tried and true treats that are great for popping into lunch boxes, treating yourself at the end of the day, or for just whenever you need a smile!
Make a batch of Homemade Crunch Bars to hand out to friends and neighbors! When it comes to homemade gifts, nothing quite beats a candy bar. Plus, who doesn’t love a Crunch Bar? They’re an American classic!
Make Ahead Instructions
These crunch bars can be made up to 3 days in advance of when you plan to serve them. Store the crunch bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover homemade crunch bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze homemade crunch bars whole or in individual bars tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw slightly on the countertop before enjoying.
Variations
- 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!
Scaling Up
Easily double this recipe and spread it into a 9×13-inch baking pan to serve a crowd!
More Halloween Treats to Try
- Homemade Twix Bars
- Butterfinger Cupcakes
- Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
- Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Candy
Homemade Crunch Bars are budget friendly treats that your kids will LOVE. Enjoy them during the Halloween season (when candy is the most fun to eat, of course!) or at any other point of the year. After all, is there a bad time to enjoy a Crunch Bar? We think not!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams (¾ stick)
- 3 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips 510 grams
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal 84 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
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
- 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!
- Easily double this recipe and spread it into a 9×13-inch baking pan to serve a crowd!
This recipe would be much better if you just put the recipe first. Everyone in the whole world hates this drawn out bullshit.
Hi Jason, I’m sorry you find the post tedious! I always offer up the “jump to recipe” button at the top of every post! Unfortunately, without the ad spots in my blog posts, I would not be able to provide these recipes for free!