Best 11 Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and crunch lovers! Are you craving a delectable treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more? Look no further than the extraordinary world of chocolate crunch bars. These delightful treats are the perfect blend of rich chocolate, crispy cereal, and gooey marshmallows, creating an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you prefer them classic or loaded with your favorite toppings, chocolate crunch bars are an irresistible indulgence that will elevate any occasion. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of chocolate crunch bars and guide you in crafting the ultimate dessert experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CRUNCH BARS



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The name says it all. Large yield...it's mom's recipe.

Provided by Pamela and Victoria

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Pour immediately over baked cookie base.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, until chips are shiny and soft. Spread the softened chocolate evenly over the top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 90.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don't think I'd ever go back to plain old bars again. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups miniature pretzels, coarsely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup light corn syrup, divided
10 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Reserve 1/3 cup chopped pretzels. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons butter on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows; cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in Rice Krispies and remaining chopped pretzels. Immediately press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In another microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add peanut butter chips; cook 30-40 seconds or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over cereal layer., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining corn syrup and remaining butter. Cook on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted, stirring once. Add chocolate chips; cook 30-40 seconds longer or until chips are melted, stirring once. Spread over top., Sprinkle with peanuts and reserved pretzels; press down gently. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS



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"These bars are lower in calories and are just scrumptious," says Agnes Ward. "The Grape-Nuts and oatmeal gives them a nice nutty crunch." With caramel and chocolate on top, you'd never guess these are light.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Grape-Nuts
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with heavy-duty foil. Coat foil with cooking spray and set aside. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add the oats, flour and cereal; mix well. Pat into prepared pan. , Drizzle caramel topping to within 1/2 in. of edges. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake 1 minute longer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE RAISIN NUT CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Raisin Nut Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup self rising flour
1 1/2 cups Raisin Bran cereal, crushed
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Beat egg slightly and add. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  • Crush raisin bran cereal and blend with flour. Combine with other ingredients.
  • Spread mixture into a 9 x 9 inch greased pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. (May add extra raisins.).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool cut into small squares.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS



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I got this recipe from my mom's old cookbook. I am sure it was something my grandma used to make. I will be making these for my Christmas baking trays.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package Kraft caramels (about 48 caramels)
1/3 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup melted margarine
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat caramels and water over low heat, stirring often until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, margarine, baking soda and salt. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Press remaining ingredients into a ungreased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer, drizzle with caramel mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining reserved mixture on top. Bake until lightly brown about 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; cut into 2x1-inch bars.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS



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These Deathy By Chocolate Crunch Bars bring everything into a chocolate brownie bar that you can imagine. You start with a base of Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix and then layer in peanut butter candies with a crunchy shell, Count Chocula™ cereal, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Top the bars with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting. Each bite has sweet chocolate and peanut butter flavor to die for.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container)
1/2 cup peanut butter candy in a crunchy shell
3 1/2 cups Count Chocula™ cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/3 cups (8 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil; spray cooking spray on bottom only of foil.
  • Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanut butter candies; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • In medium bowl, measure 3 cups of the cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cereal, slightly pressing on top. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 36-42 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups corn flakes
1 1/2 cups peanuts (or each) or 1 1/2 cups raisins (or each)

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar.
  • Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil (10-12 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, cereal and nuts; toss to coat well (mixture will be stiff).
  • Press into a buttered 13x9-inch pan.
  • Cool completely, then cut into bars.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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These Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars could not be more delicious and perfect for a back to school weekend dessert!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Reese's Puffs™ cereal Peanut Butter
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup white candy melts, melted
1 cup chocolate candy melts, melted

Steps:

  • Place cereal and marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
  • Place brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and let boil for one minute. Remove and stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well combined, the marshmallows will melt while stirring. Pour cereal mixture into prepared baking dish spreading and pressing evenly, will be sticky, doesn't have to be perfect. Drizzle top layer with melted white chocolate then with melted chocolate.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS



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Easy as 1,2,3!! One bowl, one stir, one pan = 16 bars!! Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk is the magic ingredient that brings these bars together so fast - easy and incredibly yummy!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups toasted rice cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toasted almond, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened coconut, flaked
1 (300 ml) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (regular or low-fat)
3/4 cup candy coated chocolate piece

Steps:

  • Combine cereal, chocolate chips, almonds and coconut. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined. Spread mixture in parchment paper-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350F oven 20-25 minutes or until just golden.
  • Press candy pieces into top while still warm. Cool thoroughly and cut into bars.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup smooth peanut butter
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Generously grease 13x9 baking pan or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan, thoroughly stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, over medium high heat and boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in corn flakes, 2/3 cup of the peanuts, the coconut, if using, and vanilla until evenly incorporated. Turn out the mixture into the baking pan, spreading to the edges.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate mini morsels over the top, let stand until they melt. Using a table knife, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top.Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of peanuts over the chocolate.
  • Refrigerate until the chocolate completely sets, about 30 minutes.or freeze 15 minutes to speed chilling. Using a large, sharp knife, cut into 24 bars.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 1 week for freeze up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 101.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3.4

S'MORES CHOCOLATE TOAST CRUNCH® BARS



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You can enjoy the flavor of s'mores anytime with these bars. Pack them in lunch boxes or have them ready when the kids get home for a yummy after-school snack!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 cups Chocolate Toast Crunch® cereal
3 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
9 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, measure cereals.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in 7 1/2 cups of the marshmallows; microwave uncovered on High 45 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  • Working quickly, pour marshmallow mixture over cereals in bowl, using spoon to fully coat. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups marshmallows, mixing to incorporate.
  • With greased hands, firmly press mixture in pan. Place melted chocolate in small resealable food-storage bag; cut off small corner of bag, and drizzle over bars.
  • Cool 1 hour. For 24 bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the chocolate crunch bars, you will need a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
  • For the base layer, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • For the chocolate layer, melt chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the chocolate mixture over the graham cracker layer and spread it out evenly.
  • For the peanut butter layer, beat peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer.
  • For the topping, melt chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread it out evenly.
  • Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Crunch Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a graham cracker crust, a chocolate layer, a peanut butter layer, and a chocolate topping, these bars have something for everyone. They are also a great way to use up any leftover chocolate chips or peanut butter. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Chocolate Crunch Bars a try.

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