Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars
Delicious and easy-to-make bars combining the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel with a crunchy graham cracker base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Can use gluten-free graham crackers to make gluten-free
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup chewy caramel candies Can substitute with store-bought caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark) Feel free to use white chocolate or butterscotch chips for variety.
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) For added crunch
- 1/2 cup additional chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking dish to create the crust.
Filling
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream until smooth. Pour the caramel over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer. If using, add chopped nuts on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the chocolate is melted.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with additional melted chocolate if desired.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Serving
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and pairs well with coffee or milk.
Notes
Press the graham cracker crust down firmly to help it hold together. For a flavor kick, add a pinch of salt to the caramel mixture. Variations include adding dried fruits, coconut flakes, or peanut butter with the chocolate chips.