Chocolate Crunch Bars
These bars feature a crisp cereal and graham cracker base topped with smooth melted chocolate, perfect for an irresistible dessert or snack.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or greased
- 1 large mixing bowl for combining ingredients
- 1 spatula for spreading chocolate topping
- 1 oven preheated to 350 °F
- 1 refrigerator for chilling bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy cereal Rice Krispies or cornflakes
- 1½ to 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup approximately 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips milk, dark, or semi-sweet
- 2 to 3 tablespoons peanut butter optional for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and prepare a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, mix crispy cereal, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the warm base.
- Add small dollops of peanut butter on top of the chocolate chips if using.
- Let the chocolate soften for a few minutes, then spread into a smooth layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift bars from the pan using parchment edges and cut into squares or rectangles to serve.
Notes
- Use crispy rice or cornflakes for extra crunch; bran flakes provide a heartier texture.
- Mix milk and dark chocolate chips for balanced sweetness.
- Peanut butter adds richness and smoothness to the topping.
- Serve with cold milk or coffee for the best experience.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.