Here’s an easy, no-fuss recipe for Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars—sweet, crunchy, and perfect for treats or sharing.
Ingredients (Makes about 12 bars)
Base & Crunch
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (or cornflakes, crushed)
- ½ cup crushed biscuits/cookies (digestive or graham-style)
Caramel Layer
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (optional, for extra richness)
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for smooth melting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the crunch base
- In a bowl, mix cereal and crushed biscuits.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan and gently press down.
3. Make the caramel
- In a saucepan over low–medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar.
- Stir in caramel sauce and condensed milk (if using).
- Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour caramel evenly over the crunch base.
4. Add chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips with butter (microwave in short bursts or over low heat).
- Pour melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Chill & slice
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Lift out and cut into bars or squares.
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped nuts or pretzels for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salted caramel version.
- Use white chocolate or drizzle it on top for a bakery-style look.
- For firmer bars, chill overnight before cutting.
If you’d like, I can also share a no-bake 5-ingredient version or a healthier swap recipe with less sugar. Just tell me!