These no-bake caramel chocolate crunch bars are crunchy, caramelly, and absolutely irresistible! Perfect for summer or any time you want an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 80 club crackers (multi-grain or regular)
- 1 cup (227g) butter
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (212g) firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup (71g) sugar
- ⅔ cup (170g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (85g) butterscotch chips
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Instructions
- Line an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an extension of foil on either end. Line the foil with 1 layer of club crackers, cutting to fit if necessary.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, milk, and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly (begin timing from when you see the first bubbles).
- Remove from heat and spread half of the butter mixture evenly over the crackers. Place another single layer of crackers evenly over the butter mixture, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread the remaining butter mixture evenly over the crackers. Top evenly with the remaining crackers.
- In a small saucepan or in the microwave, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over the top layer of crackers.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Lift the foil overhang and remove the bars from the pan. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
- Use wet hands when spreading the caramel mixture to prevent sticking.
- Stir constantly during the 5-minute boil.
- These bars taste best chilled – I always prefer them straight from the fridge!
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing – freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Make ahead – perfect for preparing a day or two before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate not a guarantee.