Description
Caramel Crunch is a delightful dessert combining rich, buttery caramel with a crispy, crunchy base and topping, offering a perfect balance of smooth sweetness and satisfying texture ideal for parties and snacks.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups rice cereal or crushed nuts
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and caramel-colored (5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and fold in rice cereal or crushed nuts.
- Press half the mixture firmly into the pan to form the base.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until golden and set.
- Pour remaining caramel mixture evenly over baked base.
- Optional: sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top.
- Bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Drizzle melted chocolate over bars after baking for extra richness.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a nuttier flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salted caramel variation.
- Use gluten-free cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg