Chocolate Graham Crunch Bars
These Chocolate Graham Crunch Bars are SO EASY! Crunchy graham cracker crumbs meet rich cocoa and melty chocolate in a chewy, honey-sweetened treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional; use walnuts, pecans, or almonds
Instructions
- Line your 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, or lightly grease with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Pour in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and 1/4 cup honey. Stir with a spatula until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough.
- Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if using). Fold gently to distribute without melting the chips completely.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spoon or your hands.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm enough to cut.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares or rectangles. Serve immediately or store for later.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper or non-stick spray
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars that fall apart.
- Feel free to swap nuts with seeds for a nut-free version or add dried fruit for extra flavor.