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Table of Contents
- What ingredients are in Homemade Crunch Bars?
- What do you need to make crunch bars?
- Can you use other types of chocolate?
- How long do homemade crunch bars last?
- Can you freeze crunch bars?
- More candy recipes
- How do you make crunch bars?
- Recipe Details
Candy is a go-to comfort food for any time of the year, and what better way to get your chocolate fix than with these four-ingredient homemade crunch bars?
What ingredients are in Homemade Crunch Bars?
Before you can prepare this easy copycat recipe for crunch bars, you’ll need to round up the following ingredients:
- Milk Chocolate Chips: These are the primary flavor component of your crunch bars. They melt smoothly and provide a creamy, rich chocolate taste that’s loved by many. In this recipe, they create the base of the bars.
- Coconut Oil: This ingredient aids in melting the chocolate and gives a slight hint of coconut flavor. It also helps in achieving a smooth and glossy finish for the chocolate layer.
- Salt: A pinch of salt is a clever addition to enhance the chocolate flavor. It balances the sweetness and adds a subtle complexity to the taste of your crunch bars.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: The star ingredient for the ‘crunch’! These puffed rice cereals add a light and airy texture to the bars, creating a delightful contrast with the creamy chocolate.
What do you need to make crunch bars?
The best recipes are always the easiest, and that’s the case with these homemade crunch bars. To whip up a batch, you’ll need:
- A microwave-safe mixing bowl, for heating up the ingredients.
- A spatula or whisk.
- An 8×8 baking dish. You can use other sizes, but the bigger the dish, the flatter the bars will be, making them difficult to cut and keep their shape.
- Parchment paper, for lining the baking dish and making it easy to remove the candy bars.
Can you use other types of chocolate?
This recipe calls for milk chocolate, as that is the same type of chocolate that Nestle Crunch Bars are made with.
However, you can also experiment with semi-sweet or dark chocolate, if you like those flavors more. You could even try white chocolate.
How long do homemade crunch bars last?
There’s very little moisture in these bars, so they will last a while – however, it is best if they are stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. This will keep the chocolate from becoming soft or oily at room temperature.
To store crunch bars:
- Let the crunch bars cool to room temperature first. Chilling the bars while the chocolate is still hot will cause the chocolate to change to a darker color.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge. If stacking the bars in their container, separate each layer with wax or parchment paper.
- Once stored, these bars should last up to two weeks.
Can you freeze crunch bars?
Yes, you totally can freeze homemade Crunch bars! Here’s how to do it:
- Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap to prevent sticking and freezer burn.
- Place the wrapped bars in a freezer bag or airtight container.
- Crunch bars can be frozen for up to 1-2 months.
Note: To thaw, simply leave them out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving. They should return to their original texture and be ready to enjoy!
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How do you make crunch bars?
This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. If you’re looking for the full recipe measurements and instructions, scroll down to Recipe Details.
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Step 1 – Before you get started, prepare an 8×8 baking dish by covering the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Make sure the parchment paper sticks over the edges of the pan a little – you’ll use these edges to lift the candy bar mixture out of the pan later on.
Step 2 – In a microwave-safe bowl, toss in the chocolate and coconut oil. Heat the ingredients in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each one, until the ingredients are melted and combined.
Step 3 – Use a spatula to mix the salt and Rice Krispies cereal into the chocolate.
Step 4 – Pour the candy mixture into the prepared baking dish, then let it cool for about 20 minutes. Once cooled, transfer the baking dish to the refrigerator and let set for about 40 minutes.
Step 5 – Grip the sides of the parchment paper to lift the candy bar mixture out of the baking dish, then cut the candy into bar shapes of your choice.
Step 6 – Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Details
Homemade Crunch Bars
4.74 from 19 votes
Author: Chrisy Toombs
Time: 15 minutes mins prep + 1 hour hr chilling
Servings: 10 bars
These copycat Nestle Crunch Bars are an easy candy bar recipe made with rice cereal coated in milk chocolate. Only takes 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
Line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, then set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and coconut oil together on 30 second intervals until smooth, stirring between each one.
2 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Add salt and Rice Krispies to bowl and stir until fully combined.
1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Smooth out top into an even layer.
Allow mixture to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator to set for about 40 to 60 minutes.
Lift crunch bar base out of baking dish by gripping excess paper along sides, then transfer to a work area. Peel back paper/foil from edges, then cut into 10 evenly sized squares (or whatever size you'd like).
Serve as desired.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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