No Bake Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 bars
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
No Bake Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe
Description
The No Bake Homemade Crunch Bars merge melted unsalted butter and milk or semisweet chocolate with Rice Krispies cereal and a pinch of kosher salt. The butter and chocolate are combined over medium heat until smooth, then folded into the cereal and salt for crunch and flavor contrast. Pressing this mixture into a parchment-lined pan and cooling allows the bars to solidify with a chewy yet crisp texture.
The resulting bars feature the deep chocolate profile softened by the butter's richness, contrasted by the light, crisp layers of the cereal. The kosher salt sharpens the flavor balance, preventing the bars from becoming overly sweet. Making this recipe requires no baking oven time, just refrigeration to set.
These bars can be sliced and served as handheld snacks or desserts, suitable for casual occasions or lunchbox treats. Their texture and flavor make them appealing for those who enjoy chocolate and crisp cereal combinations.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for long-term storage up to three months. Thaw before eating for optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter ¾ stick, unsalted
- 3 cups milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with nonstick butter spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pan set over medium heat, then stir in the chocolate chips until fully melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies and salt until all of it is mixed in.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store crunch bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigeration for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze bars for up to 3 months, then thaw before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 663IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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