Description
Homemade Crunch Bars are a nostalgic, no-bake treat that combines crispy rice cereal and rich chocolate for a delightful snack everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together, stirring until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until completely melted and combined.
- Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down evenly with a spatula or your hands.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour until firm, then cut into squares or bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize your bars with nuts, dried fruits, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for extended freshness.