Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Cool Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: bars

Calories: 337kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

These homemade Crunch Bars are even better than the real candy bars! You only need a few ingredients to make these crispy and crunchy no-bake chocolate bars.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
8x8 Baking Pan

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
3 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips *
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Line an 8x8-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.

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Notes

*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.

Tips:

As long as the chocolate is pourable consistency, the Rice Krispies should stay crisp--unless you're using stale cereal.
To help the bars set faster, place them in the freezer.

Storage: Store 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.

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