Description
These Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with layers of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, toffee pieces, and a luscious caramel drizzle, baked to golden perfection for a rich and tasty treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling & Topping
- 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 and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy removal of the bars.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust, ensuring a smooth, uniform layer that will bind the toppings together.
- Layer toppings: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the condensed milk layer, followed by the chopped nuts and then the crushed chocolate-covered toffee pieces. This creates a textured, flavorful topping.
- Drizzle caramel sauce: Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce over all the layers to add a rich, sweet finish that will bubble and caramelize in the oven.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the caramel sauce is bubbling, signaling that the bars are set and ready.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to let the layers firm up. Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- If you prefer a softer topping, reduce baking time slightly and watch closely.
- Use parchment paper with overhang for easier removal of the bars.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
