Description
These no-bake Caramel Crunch Bars feature layers of buttery crackers, a rich caramel-like filling, and a smooth chocolate–butterscotch–peanut butter topping. A quick, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 80 club crackers
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (212 g) firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup (71 g) granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (170 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 1/2 cup (255 g) butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang to lift out later. Arrange a single layer of club crackers over the bottom.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, milk, and granulated sugar.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Spread half of the hot mixture evenly over the cracker layer.
- Add another layer of crackers, then spread the remaining caramel mixture. Top with a final layer of crackers.
- In a small saucepan or microwave, melt peanut butter, semisweet chocolate morsels, and butterscotch morsels over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and spread evenly over the top cracker layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan and cut into squares. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean slicing.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the topping before chilling for a sweet-salty finish.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months—place parchment between layers.
- Don’t overheat chocolate to avoid separation; stir gently while melting.
- Bars stay soft yet crisp when chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
