Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this homemade crunch bars recipe that brings crispy, sweet indulgence straight to your kitchen. Silky chocolate and crisp rice cereal combine for a nostalgic treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
Crunchy Ingredient:
- 1 cup rice krispies
Garnish:
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish, ensuring complete coverage for effortless bar removal.
- Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments and stirring thoroughly until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold rice krispies into the molten chocolate-peanut butter mixture, ensuring every crisp morsel receives a luxurious chocolate coating.
- Transfer the chocolatey mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt across the top for a sophisticated flavor enhancement.
- Chill in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes until the bars achieve a solid, break-able texture.
- Remove from freezer and slice into 8 equal rectangles using a sharp knife, ensuring clean cuts through the crisp chocolate base.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for richer flavor and better melting consistency.
- Swap traditional rice krispies with gluten-free or organic options to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and almond butter instead of traditional peanut butter.
- Try additional mix-ins like chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or dried fruit to create unique texture variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg