Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

Here’s a simple, teen-friendly recipe for Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars you can make at home 🍫✨
(No baking, no fancy tools.)

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Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

Ingredients

• 1½ cups chocolate chips (milk or dark)

• ¾ cup soft caramel candies or thick caramel sauce

• 2 cups crunchy cereal (rice cereal, cornflakes, or puffed rice)

• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, helps caramel melt smoothly)

• Pinch of salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)

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Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

   • Put chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.

   • Heat in 20–30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.

2. Prepare the caramel

   • If using caramel candies: melt them gently with the butter in the microwave, stirring often.

   • If using caramel sauce: warm slightly so it’s easy to mix.

3. Mix the crunch

   • Stir the cereal into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.

4. Layer it up

   • Press half the chocolate-cereal mix into a parchment-lined pan.

   • Spread caramel evenly over the layer.

   • Top with the remaining chocolate-cereal mix and gently press down.

5. Chill & set

   • Refrigerate for about 1 hour, until firm.

6. Cut and enjoy

   • Lift out, cut into bars, and enjoy!

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Easy Variations

• Extra crunch: Add crushed pretzels or nuts (if no allergies)

• Drizzle top: Melt extra chocolate and drizzle over the bars

• Salted caramel: Sprinkle a little salt on top before chilling

If you want, I can also give you:

• A healthier version

• A school-friendly no-nut version

• Or a bigger batch recipe for parties