With a velvety chocolate base and crispy rice cereal in every bite, these dark chocolate crunch bars are impossible to resist. So easy to make too!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Chill Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 18
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
6cupsRice Krispies cereal(or generic version)
2cupsdark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1cuppeanut buttercreamy or crunchy
1/4cuphoney
1/4cupbutter
Instructions
1. Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and butter to a large bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir well, and then repeat until the mixture is completely melted and combined.This took me three 30 second increments, but it could vary based on your microwave's volume and power.*See notes for stovetop directions.
Once melted, stir in the rice krispies cereal, working the mixture until all of the cereal is coated in the chocolate mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 9x9 square baking dish or pan and smooth so that is evenly dispersed.Note: If you want to remove the bars to cut, line the pan with parchment paper that overlaps the edges to help remove the bars.
Chill for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator, then remove and cut into 9 jumbo bars, or 12 regular sized bars, or 18 mini bars.
Notes
To make these on the stovetop:
Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and butter in a large sauce pan. Heat over low stirring regularly until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal until completely coated.
Pour the mixture into a 9x9 square baking dish or pan and smooth so that is evenly dispersed.
Note: If you want to remove the bars to cut, line the pan with parchment paper that overlaps the edges to help remove the bars.
Chill for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator, then remove and cut into 9 jumbo bars, or 12 regular sized bars, or 18 mini bars.
*Nutrition calculated for 18 mini barsSubstitutions: Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter to make these chocolate crunch bars nut-free. You can use vegan butter to make them dairy-free.How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into individual portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.How to Freeze: Place homemade crunch bars in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers. Store the chocolate crunch bars for up to 1 month.How to Reheat: Enjoy bars straight from the freezer or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.