Description
Indulge in the rich and crunchy delight of Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars, a perfect blend of sweet caramel, crunchy toffee, and chocolate layered on a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are baked to golden perfection, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling & Toppings
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
- 1 cup crushed chocolate-covered toffee pieces
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Stir well until evenly mixed. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a solid crust layer.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust, ensuring full coverage to bind the layers.
- Layer Chocolate Chips, Nuts, and Toffee: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the condensed milk, followed by the chopped nuts and then the crushed chocolate-covered toffee pieces, layering them evenly for texture and flavor contrast.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the top layers, allowing it to seep slightly into the bars for a rich caramel flavor.
- Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the caramel sauce is bubbling, signaling the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 16 equal squares and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily lift out the bars from the pan for neat cutting.
- Allow the bars to cool completely to ensure they hold their shape when cut.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before adding.
- Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Customize by using different types of nuts or adding sea salt on top for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
