Description
Whip up these Easy Homemade Crunch Bars when chocolate cravings strike and your sweet tooth needs satisfaction. Crispy, sweet, and totally addictive, these bars deliver pure homemade happiness in just minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Melt ¼ cup butter and ½ cup peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat (around 200°F), stirring gently until completely combined.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the melted butter mixture, stirring continuously until the chocolate becomes smooth and glossy.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately fold in 1 cup mini marshmallows, ensuring they start to melt slightly.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over 3 cups crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl, using a spatula to coat every single piece evenly.
- Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a 9×13 inch pan greased with cooking spray, pressing firmly with the back of a spatula to create an even layer.
- Allow the crunch bar mixture to cool at room temperature for 45-60 minutes until it sets completely and becomes firm to the touch.
- Once cooled, slice into 16 uniform rectangular bars using a sharp knife, making clean and precise cuts.
Notes
- Use low heat when melting butter and peanut butter to prevent burning and ensure smooth consistency.
- Choose crisp, fresh rice cereal for maximum crunch and texture in the bars.
- For a gluten-free version, check that your rice cereal is certified gluten-free and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain their delicious crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg