Here’s a delicious, no-bake Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars recipe — sweet, crunchy, and perfect for satisfying your chocolate caramel cravings 🍫🍯
🍫 Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
🧾 Ingredients (for ~12 bars)
Base
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2 cups crispy rice cereal
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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¼ cup sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Caramel Layer
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1 cup caramel candies (unwrapped) or homemade caramel
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2–3 Tbsp heavy cream
Chocolate Topping
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 Tbsp butter
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan & Base
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Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
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In a bowl, combine crispy rice cereal, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
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Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even base.
2️⃣ Make the Caramel Layer
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring frequently until smooth.
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Pour caramel evenly over the cereal base and spread with a spatula.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to set slightly.
3️⃣ Add Chocolate Topping
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In a small saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate chips with butter until smooth.
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Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
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Optional: sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
4️⃣ Chill & Cut
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set completely.
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Remove from pan using parchment paper edges and cut into bars.
🟢 Tips
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Layering: Press caramel gently to avoid mixing into the base.
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Chocolate: Semi-sweet or milk chocolate works; dark chocolate for a richer taste.
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Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
🔁 Variations
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Nutty crunch: sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds between layers.
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Peanut butter twist: add a thin layer of peanut butter under the chocolate.
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Mini bites: press into a muffin tin for single-serving bars.
If you want, I can make an even faster “5-minute no-bake version” of these Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars that sets perfectly in the fridge without heating the caramel on the stove.