Caramel chocolate crunc bars: Why Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars Are the Only Dessert You Need This Year

Ingredients:

For the Crunch Base:

· 4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
· 10 oz marshmallows (about 40 large marshmallows or 5 cups mini)
· 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
· ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Caramel Layer:

· 11 oz soft caramels, unwrapped (about 50 individual caramels)
· ¼ cup heavy cream
· ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for finishing)

For the Chocolate Layer:

· 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
· 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for shine and snap)

For the Finish:

· 1-2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (Maldon, Jacobsen, or similar)

Instructions:

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