Oh yes 😍 — Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars are addictive: a crispy base, gooey caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for dessert or snack time.
🍫🍯 Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
Ingredients (for ~12 bars)
Base
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
Caramel Layer
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
1. Make the Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Press into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
2. Prepare Caramel
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
- Cook, stirring constantly, 5–7 minutes until thick and golden.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour caramel over baked base and spread evenly.
3. Add Chocolate
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
4. Chill & Slice
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set.
- Slice into bars and serve.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Crunch boost: Sprinkle crushed nuts or toffee bits over caramel before chocolate layer.
- Salted caramel: Add a pinch of sea salt to caramel or sprinkle on top.
- Mini bars: Use a muffin tin for single-serving treats.
- Make-ahead: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week.
If you want, I can give a super indulgent “chewy, ultra-chocolatey, caramel-stretch” version that’s basically candy-bar level perfection 😏.
Do you want me to do that version?