Chocolate Toffee Crunch Bars — Gooey Caramel Layer Treat
No-bake Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars with a crispy cereal base, rich homemade caramel, and glossy chocolate top. Perfect for parties, holidays, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
Crunch Layer:
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3 cups crispy rice cereal
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½ cup peanut butter
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⅓ cup honey or corn syrup
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3 tbsp butter
Caramel Layer:
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer:
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1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
Instructions
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Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan, melt peanut butter, honey, and butter. Stir in cereal and press into the pan. Chill.
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In a clean saucepan, combine condensed milk, brown sugar, and butter. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal base and cool.
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Melt chocolate chips with butter until smooth. Pour over caramel and spread evenly.
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Chill at least 2 hours. Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Add sea salt, nuts, or pretzels for variations.