Best Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CRUNCH BARS

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.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS

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.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS

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.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Line a square 8-inch dish with parchment paper. Pour rice square cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until everything is completely melted and mixed together, about 5 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture over rice square cereal and mix together.
• Press mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.

CHOCOLATE RAISIN NUT CRUNCH BARS

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 PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE CRUNCH BARS

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.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

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.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

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

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.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS

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.

S'MORES CHOCOLATE TOAST CRUNCH® BARS

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.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

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.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate and COOL WHIP in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.; stir until ingredients are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Add nuts, chopped wafers and cranberries; mix well.
• Spread onto bottom of prepared pan; top with candy-coated chocolate pieces. Drizzle with white chocolate.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS

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.

LOW FAT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place the rice cereal and fiber one in a large bowl.
• In a saucepan combine the margaine with peanut butter; cook stirring constantly over low heat until marshmallows are melted.
• Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal; stir with wooden spoon until well coated.
• Add/mix in reduced-fat chocolate morsels.
• Press the mixture into prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to spread out.
• Cut into 24 bars.

AMISH DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Mix in order given and add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
• Spread in greased jelly-roll pan, and bake in 350° oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Spread with 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows and bake 2-3 minutes longer.
• To prepare ICING.
• Put the following in saucepan over low heat and stir till melted: peanut butter, chocolate chips and rice krispie cereal.
• Spread on top of marshmallows and cool and cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coarsely chop 8 of the cookies; set aside. Finely crush remaining 26 cookies; mix with butter. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of greased 9-inch square baking pan.
• Top crust evenly with dollops of marshmallow creme, leaving 1/2-inch border around all sides. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate, walnuts and chopped cookies; press lightly into crust.
• Bake 15 min. or until marshmallow creme just begins to brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars to serve.

AFTER SCHOOL CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• 1. In lg saucepan, combine peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until mix just begins to boil.
• 2. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in vanilla. Stir in cereal and nuts. Mix will be stiff.
• 3. Press mix into a 9" x 13" pan. Let cool, cut into bars.

COCONUT GOOEY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish* with parchment paper allowing the side to hang over the dish. 2.In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Using a mixer beat the mixture until it is smooth, scraping down the sides a few times. Add the flour and water, beat until combined. 3.Press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven. The bars will seem buttery, this is fine. 4.Meanwhile, make the "caramel". Add the butter to a medium sauce pan. Cook butter over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and maple syrup. Cook the sauce over low heat for 8-10 minute, stirring often to prevent the caramel from burning and sticking to the pan*. Cook until it thickens slightly and turns light golden in color. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. 5.Once the cookie base is out of the oven, sprinkle the top of the cookies with chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Next, sprinkle on the walnuts and 1 cup shredded coconut. Pour the "caramel" over top of everything in an even layer. If needed, use a spoon to gently spread the caramel into an even layer. Sprinkle the top with the remaining coconut. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown and caramelize. 6.Allow the bars to cool about 20 minutes and then slice and serve warm.

CHOCOLATE-SESAME CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Line a rimmed 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper.
• In a food processor, pulse cereal until just broken into bits; do not process into a powder. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate and tahini. Stir over simmering water until melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave, using short bursts of low heat.
• Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir together quickly.
• For bars, spread mixture in the prepared pan. It should be about 1/2-inch thick; you may need to push the mixture toward one end and level it if it does not quite fill the pan. For rounds, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto prepared pan and use the back of the spoon to form into circles. Refrigerate until hardened, about 2 hours.
• To serve, cut into bars or squares, or serve rounds as cookies. Any extras can be crumbled and used as an ice cream topping. Store in the refrigerator.