Hereβs a delicious homemade version of Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars β sweet, chewy, crispy, and super satisfying.
π« Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
π Ingredients
Base Layer
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1 Β½ cups crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
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Β½ cup melted butter
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2 tbsp sugar
Caramel Layer
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1 cup soft caramels (about 25 pieces), unwrapped
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2 tbsp heavy cream
Crunch Layer
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1 Β½ cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
Chocolate Topping
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1 Β½ cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smooth melting)
π©βπ³ Instructions
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Prepare the Base
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Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
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Press firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
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Chill for 20 minutes to set.
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Make the Caramel
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Melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal.
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Layer It Up
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Spread the caramel-crunch mixture evenly over the chilled base.
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Press gently to create an even layer.
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Add Chocolate
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Melt chocolate chips (with coconut oil if using) in the microwave in 20-second intervals.
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Spread evenly over the caramel layer.
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Chill & Slice
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Refrigerate 1β2 hours until firm.
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Cut into bars or squares.
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π‘ Tips
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Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
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Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-bake 5-ingredient shortcut version or a protein-packed healthier version.