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Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 18 mini bars or 12 regular bars or 9 jumbo bars

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars combining crispy Rice Krispies cereal with smooth peanut butter and rich dark chocolate. Perfect as a sweet treat or snack, these no-bake bars come together quickly and chill to a crunchy, chocolatey delight.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or generic version)
  • 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate mixture: Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir well. Repeat microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. This typically takes about three increments but may vary depending on your microwave’s power.
  2. Combine with cereal: Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until every piece is thoroughly coated with the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
  3. Transfer to pan: Pour the coated cereal mixture into a 9×9 inch square baking dish or pan. Spread and smooth it out evenly. For easier removal of the bars after chilling, line the pan with parchment paper that overlaps the edges.
  4. Chill and cut: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 20 to 30 minutes until the mixture is firm. Once chilled, remove from the pan by lifting the parchment paper edges, then cut into your desired size—9 jumbo bars, 12 regular bars, or 18 mini bars.

Notes

  • For stovetop melting, use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water to melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and butter, stirring frequently until smooth.
  • Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removing and cutting the bars easier and cleaner.
  • Peanut butter can be creamy or crunchy according to your texture preference.
  • Storage: Keep the bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting and mixing)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/dark-chocolate-crunch-bars-recipe/