Homemade Kit Kat Bars (Copycat Recipe)
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Homemade Kit Kat Bars (Copycat Recipe)
Description
The Homemade Kit Kat Bars feature vanilla wafers cut into finger-sized pieces, layered and coated with melted dark chocolate. The chocolate is melted carefully, then used as a binding and coating agent, creating a crisp snap from the wafers and a rich chocolate exterior. The bars are chilled between coating steps to ensure the chocolate sets firmly and evenly on all surfaces.
The process includes coating the wafer pieces on one side, chilling until firm, then coating the other sides before assembling pairs with additional melted chocolate used as glue. This method results in a crisp, chocolate-covered treat reminiscent of the commercial Kit Kat bar's distinctive texture and flavor.
This recipe yields four small bars and provides a home-friendly way to enjoy a chocolate wafer snack using simple ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 vanilla wafers
- 60 g dark chocolate melted, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the 2 vanilla wafers in half lengthwise so you have 4 "finger" pieces.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the dark chocolate in 20-30 second increments until melted.
- Stir the chocolate mixture.
- Use an offset spatula to coat the surface of the vanilla wafer "fingers" (this will now be the "bottom") with the melted chocolate and repeat with the remainder.
- Place into the freezer or fridge for the chocolate to set.
- Once set, flip the vanilla wafer "fingers" so the chocolate side is on the bottom.
- Use an offset spatula to coat the surface and sides of the vanilla wafer with the remaining chocolate.
- Pop the tray back into the freeze or fridge for the chocolate to set, about 5-10 minutes.
- To join the two Kit Kats together, add a bit of chocolate to the bottom of the KitKat fingers and "glue" together.
Notes
- This recipe yields four Kit Kat "fingers" in total.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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