Delicious Desserts & Sweet Recipes: Indulgent Caramel Crunch Bars
Delight in the rich flavors and textures of these indulgent caramel crunch bars, perfect for any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Add in the rice cereal and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before cooling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Delicious Desserts, Sweet Recipes, Caramel Crunch Bars