Toffee Crunch Popcorn Bars
These Toffee Crunch Popcorn Bars are one of my go-to treats when I want something sweet, quick, and a little bit extra. They are made with crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, rich chocolate, and a sprinkle of toffee for that perfect sweet crunch. Think chocolate popcorn bars meet cereal bars, all wrapped up in an easy, no-bake dessert!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 361kcal
Ingredients
- 10 cups (80 g) popped white popcorn
- 1 ½ cups (43.5 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup toffee bits, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups (300 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups (273 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it extends up the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, Rice Krispies cereal, and ¾ cup of the toffee bits. Gently toss until evenly combined.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the mini marshmallows. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- To a microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Immediately pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture. Lightly grease your spatula (or hands) with butter or cooking spray, then gently stir until everything is well coated. (Note: If using your hands to mix, let the mixture cool for about a minute first, as the marshmallows will be hot right after melting.)
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the coated popcorn mixture. Stir again until everything is fully combined and evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a greased spatula to press it down firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of toffee bits over the top and gently press them in.
- Let the bars set for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 361kcal