Description
Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful no-bake treat combining smooth melted chocolate and butter, sweet mini marshmallows, and crunchy crisp rice cereal. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these bars are easy to prepare and set in the refrigerator without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add marshmallows and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the mini marshmallows and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Incorporate rice cereal: Gently mix in the crisp rice cereal, being careful not to crush the cereal pieces, until all are thoroughly coated with the chocolate-marshmallow mixture.
- Prepare pan and press mixture: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the dish and press down firmly to pack it evenly.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the pan for at least 30 minutes, allowing the bars to firm up completely.
- Slice and serve: Lift the set mixture out of the pan using the parchment overhang, slice into 12 bars, and enjoy your homemade crunchy treat!
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Press firmly when packing the mixture to ensure bars hold together well.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For variation, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Do not overheat the chocolate and butter mixture to prevent burning.
