Description
Chocolate lovers will adore this homemade crunch bars recipe that brings classic candy nostalgia to your kitchen. Crisp Rice Krispies mixed with melted chocolate create a simple, irresistible treat you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340 g/12 oz) semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) coconut oil or unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) salt
- 2 cups (50 g/1.75 oz) crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Line a baking pan completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage for effortless chocolate extraction.
- Melt Chocolate: Utilize a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl to gently melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring intermittently until achieving a glossy, smooth texture without burning.
- Cool and Blend: Allow melted chocolate to cool momentarily, then fold crispy rice cereal into the mixture, coating each piece delicately to preserve its crunch without fragmenting.
- Shape and Settle: Pour the chocolate-cereal blend into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and eliminating air bubbles by gently tapping the pan against the countertop.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the pan for 60-90 minutes until the chocolate solidifies completely, creating a firm, cohesive texture.
- Cut and Serve: Remove the chocolate slab using parchment paper edges, then slice into consistent squares or bars with a clean, sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for pristine edges.
- Store Correctly: Preserve the crunch bars in a sealed container within the refrigerator to maintain their crisp consistency and prevent melting.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Use low, consistent heat when melting chocolate to avoid scorching, which can create bitter flavors and grainy texture.
- Maintain Cereal Crunch: Cool melted chocolate slightly before mixing with crispy rice cereal to preserve the delicate, crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- Ensure Even Coating: Fold cereal gently into chocolate using a spatula, coating each grain carefully without crushing the cereal’s structural integrity.
- Control Temperature: Refrigerate bars completely (60-90 minutes) to achieve a firm, clean-breaking chocolate that holds its shape at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0.1 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg