Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏳ Chill Time: 2 hours

🍽 Servings: 12

🔥 Calories per Serving: ~420

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 2 cups crushed graham crackers

🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
🍯 1 cup brown sugar

🥄 ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
🥛 ¼ cup heavy cream
🍫 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Base

Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

Press the mixture into the pan to form a firm base.

2️⃣ Make the Caramel

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, condensed milk, heavy cream, butter, and salt.

Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Assemble & Chill

Pour caramel sauce over the crust and spread evenly.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while warm, allowing them to melt.
Add chopped pecans and gently press them in.

4️⃣ Set & Serve

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Cut into bars and enjoy!

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Irresistible Layers – Buttery crust, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate!
✔️ Easy No-Bake Dessert – Perfect for any occasion.
✔️ Crunchy & Chewy – The best of both textures in one bite!

🔥 Pro Tip: For an extra salted caramel flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling! 🌊🍫