Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars! These bars are a perfect mix of rich caramel, smooth chocolate, and crunchy cereal.

Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Bars:

  • 3 cups Rice Krispies or corn flakes (or any crispy cereal you prefer)
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

• For the Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips (or a combination)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional for a creamier topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crunch Base:

   • In a large mixing bowl, place your Rice Krispies (or preferred cereal) and set aside.

2. Make the Caramel Mixture:

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt.
   • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

3. Combine the Caramel with Cereal:

   • Remove the caramel mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the cereal in the bowl and mix gently but thoroughly until all the cereal is coated.

4. Press the Mixture into a Pan:

   • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
   • Press the cereal-caramel mixture into the pan evenly. Use a spoon or spatula to press it down firmly, but don’t press too hard to avoid crushing the cereal.

5. Prepare the Chocolate Topping:

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter (if using).
   • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

6. Top the Bars:

   • Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed caramel-crunch base, spreading it out evenly.
   • Let the bars cool at room temperature for a few minutes, then place the pan in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours or until the chocolate hardens and the bars are set.

7. Cut and Serve:

   • Once the bars are fully cooled and the chocolate is set, remove them from the pan and cut into squares or bars.

Enjoy your Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars! These are rich, chewy, and have the perfect crunch.

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or crunchiness to your preference by adding more cereal or using a mix of dark and milk chocolate. Let me know if you need any variations!