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Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

5 from 3 votes
Graham crackers, caramel, pretzels, peanuts and pistachios layered together and drizzled with chocolate for a deliciously easy dessert.
Servings: 24 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 graham crackers
  • 11 ounces 1 package Kraft Caramel Bits, melted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, salted
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, honey roasted
  • 2/3 cup pretzels, broken
  • 1/2 cup marshmallows, miniature
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  • Cover a 15x10 sheet pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Lay the graham crackers in a row on the bottom of the pan to cover it completely, cutting to fit if necessary.
  • Microwave the caramel bits and the milk in a bowl on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir until mixture is melted and well blended. Pour the caramel over the graham crackers.
  • Sprinkle on the peanuts, pistachios, pretzels and marshmallows. Press slightly so toppings stick to the caramel.
  • Using a double-boiler or the microwave, melt the chocolate chips. Drizzle chocolate over the top. Refrigerate for one hour to set the chocolate. Cut the dessert into bars or break into large pieces to serve.
    Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Equipment

  • 1 15x10 sheet pan

Notes

How to melt chocolate chips?
There are a couple of ways to melt chocolate chips. The safest way is to use a double boiler. Put your chocolate chips in a glass or metal bowl. Then place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. You only need an inch or two of water in the saucepan. The steam from the simmering water will slowly melt the chocolate without burning it. Stir the chocolate while melting to make it smooth. Remove it from the heat when melted. This is my preferred method for melting chocolate.
Another way to melt chocolate is by using the microwave. Place the chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 30 seconds. Stir well until melted. Microwaves vary, so be careful not to overheat the chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg