Easy Homemade Crunch Bars
→ Pour mixture into prepared pan.
→ Press firmly and evenly with:
• The back of a greased spoon
• A greased measuring cup
• Parchment-covered hands
✅ Press hard—this prevents crumbly bars!
5. Chill to Perfection
→ Refrigerate 1–2 hours, or until completely firm (no give when pressed).
→ Lift out using parchment overhang.
→ Cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife (wipe blade with hot water between cuts for clean edges).
Tips for Perfect Bars (Joye-Approved!)
🔸 Use full-fat butter. Margarine or oils create greasy bars.
🔸 Quality chocolate matters. Cheap chips contain stabilizers that won’t set right.
🔸 Press like you mean it. Under-pressed bars = sad, crumbly bites.
🔸 Chill fully. Warm bars = messy slices. Patience pays.
🔸 Say “Ready?” before serving. It’s not superstition—it’s ritual. And rituals make sweets sweeter.
Delicious Variations to Try
Peanut Butter Swirl
Melt ½ cup peanut butter with chocolate; swirl before pressing
Nostalgic, rich,
so
Kentucky
S’mores Dream
Fold in ½ cup mini marshmallows + ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
Campfire magic in every bite
Salted Caramel Crunch
Swirl ¼ cup thick caramel sauce into warm mixture
Your love of sweet-salty depth—
so
giftable
Nut-Free Joy
Use pretzels + sunflower seeds instead of nuts
Safe, crunchy, still deeply satisfying
Gifting & Serving Ideas (Joye’s Favorites!)
