homemade candy bar bites
These homemade candy bar bites are a delicious copycat version of classic chocolate bars, with layers of gooey chocolate, crispy rice cereal, and a smooth butterscotch-peanut butter topping. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat any time!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cup granulated sugar
- 25 regular marshmallows
- 12 ounce milk chocolate morsels
- 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
- 4.5 cup rice krispies cereal or any puffed rice cereal
- 11 ounce butterscotch morsels
- 1 cup peanut butter morsels can substitute with more butterscotch for nut-free
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, add marshmallows, milk chocolate morsels, and unsweetened baking chocolate. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring butter, heavy cream, and granulated sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and boil for exactly 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate and marshmallows. Using an electric mixer, beat for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butterscotch and peanut butter morsels. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then heat in 30-second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix rice krispies cereal with melted butterscotch mixture and about one-third of the chocolate mixture. Stir until completely combined.
- Line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread one-third of the chocolate mixture evenly on the bottom. Top with the cereal mixture and press firmly. Finish with the remaining chocolate mixture, spreading evenly over the top layer.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until completely set. Remove from pan, cut into 1-inch squares or bite-sized pieces, and enjoy! Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate and store the bites in the refrigerator. These bites can be frozen for up to 1 month, though texture may soften slightly upon thawing. For nut-free version, swap peanut butter morsels entirely for additional butterscotch morsels.