Description
Delight in these irresistible Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, crunchy toffee pieces, chopped nuts, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Baked to golden perfection, these bars balance rich chocolate and caramel flavors with a satisfying crunch—perfect for dessert or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust base.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust to add moisture and sweetness that binds the layers.
- Layer Toppings: Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly across the condensed milk layer, then add the chopped nuts, followed by the crushed chocolate-covered toffee pieces for crunch and texture.
- Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of all layers to impart a rich, sticky sweetness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden and the caramel sauce is bubbling, indicating everything is well cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily remove bars from the pan without breaking.
- Feel free to substitute nuts with your favorite type or omit for a nut-free version.
- Ensure bars cool completely before cutting to get clean slices and prevent melting.
- Store bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top after baking and cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
