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    Where Is My Spoon > Sweet Recipes > Desserts

    Published: Dec 18, 2018 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Adina · 10 Comments

    Chocolate Crunch Recipe

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    Amazing chocolate crunch, crispy and full of flavor, made with chocolate, caramel bonbons, cornflakes and hazelnuts. The best crunch chocolate bars recipe ever!

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    If you are still looking for a quick Christmas gift or an addition to a Christmas present, please make this chocolate crunch recipe!!!

    If the person you give it to is a chocolate lover, you cannot go wrong, these bars are beyond good. They are heavenly! Unbelievable! And you don't even have to be a great chocolate lover to love this. I am not a chocolate person, but I loved every crumble of the chocolate caramel crunch.

    I've made this recipe for the first time about three weeks ago as part of a larger homemade gift box for a friend. The bars got unpacked and were passed around the table. They were gone within 5 minutes and there were only 8 people present.

    With one exception (there is always one), every single person had more than two pieces and could not stop complimenting me for the chocolates.

    Oh, I really don't find the words to make you realize how good these bars are... Bittersweet chocolate, sweet and very crunchy caramel bonbon pieces, crispy cornflakes, and hazelnuts... it can hardly get any better!

    You really have to give them a try! For a bit of a comparison: I don't know if you are familiar with the Toblerone? I was told twice that these bars are an even better version of Toblerone.

    chocolate crunch with caramel and cornflakes stapled on a silver plate

    Tips

    • I used my Thermomix to make the bars but you can do everything by hand, it is really not difficult at all. A good food processor just makes everything quicker. The recipe is also adapted from a Thermomix recipe found in their magazine.
    • Like always when working with chocolate, please use the best sort you can get, your favorite kind.
    • I used a mixture of milk chocolate from Milka and dark chocolate from Lindt, our favorite kinds. (Amazon affiliate links)
    • I also used hard caramel bonbons from Werther's Original hard candy, I don't know if these bonbons are available in your area, if not, use any other brand of very hard caramel bonbons. (Amazon affiliate links)
    • This is not a paid post or anything, I am mentioning those product names for a better understanding, to help you choose the appropriate ingredients for making these bars.
    • The European products are not a must either, use good quality similar products available in your area.
    chocolate crispies with caramel

    Thermomix instructions:

    • Chop the roasted hazelnuts for 6 seconds on level 6. Transfer to a bowl.
    • Roughly crush the cornflakes for 3 seconds on level 5. Add to the bowl with the hazelnuts.
    • Crush the hard candy for 3 seconds on level 5. Transfer to a separate bowl.
    • Chop the chocolate pieces for 6 seconds on level 5. Add the salt and the oil and melt for 5 minutes/50 degrees Celsius/ level 2. Add to the bowl with the hazelnuts, and cornflakes and mix well.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with the crushed caramel candy.

    How to make without a food processor:

    • Chop the roasted hazelnuts roughly using a chef's knife. Place in a bowl.
    • Crush the cornflakes roughly with your hands. Add to the hazelnuts.
    • Crush the hard candy using a meat mallet or a heavy sturdy pan. Set aside separately from the rest.
    • Melt the chocolate au bain-marie. Once it is fully melted add the salt and the oil. Pour over the hazelnuts and the cornflakes. Mix very well.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the crushed candy.

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    chocolate crispies with caramel

    Chocolate Crunch Recipe

    Amazing chocolate crunch, crispy and full of flavor, made with chocolate, caramel bonbons, cornflakes, and hazelnuts. The best crunch chocolate bars recipe ever!
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 40 g whole hazelnuts 1.4 oz/ ¼ cups
    • 50 g unsweetened cornflakes 1.8 oz/ 2 cups
    • 60 g hard caramel candy 2.1 oz, Note 2
    • 100 g g/ 3.5 oz milk chocolate 3.5 oz, Note 3
    • 100 g dark chocolate about 70% cocoa 3.5 oz, Note 4
    • pinch of fine sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • Line a casserole dish of about 20x20 cm/ 8x8 inch with plastic foil.
    • Roast the hazelnuts in a pan without any fat, for a few minutes or until fragrant. Stand by and shake the pan very often to avoid them burning. Immediately remove the nuts from the pan and let cool.
    • Rub the nuts between your palms to remove some of their brown skin. You don't have to get it all away, just as much as you manage.

    Without a food processor:

    • Chop the roasted hazelnuts roughly using a chef's knife. Place in a bowl.
    • Crush the cornflakes roughly with your hands. Add to the hazelnuts.
    • Crush the hard candy using a meat mallet or a heavy, sturdy pan. Set aside separately from the rest.
    • Melt the chocolate au bain-marie. Once it is fully melted, add the salt and the oil. Pour over the hazelnuts and the cornflakes. Mix very well.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the crushed candy.

    Thermomix or another good food processor that can manage crushing the hard candy:

    • Chop the roasted hazelnuts for 6 seconds on level 6. Transfer to a bowl. Roughly crush the cornflakes for 3 seconds on level 5. Add to the bowl with the hazelnuts.
    • Crush the hard candy for 3 seconds on level 5. Transfer to a separate bowl.
    • Chop the chocolate pieces for 6 seconds on level 5. Add the salt and the oil and melt for 5 minutes/50 degrees Celsius/ level 2. Add to the bowl with the hazelnuts and cornflakes and mix well.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with the crushed caramel candy.

    Finish:

    • Let set: Place the dish in the fridge for a couple of hours until the chocolate is set again. Chop into smallish squares. I prefer to eat it cold, straight from the refrigerator. It keeps well in the fridge.

    Notes

    1. Use a digital kitchen scale to measure the ingredients when baking; it guarantees for best results.
    2. For instance Werther's Original.
    3. For instance Milka.
    4. For instance Lindt. Or any other similar products available in your area.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
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    Comments

    1. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      December 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Kids would be crazy for these.. a perfect candy recipe!

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    2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      December 22, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      My husband is a chocolate lover for sure! I'm positive he would eat more than 4 of these Crispy Chocolate Squares in one sitting! Love the hazelnuts in here!! I hope you have a beautiful holiday! Cheers!

      Reply
    3. Monica says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Oh, I *really* wish I could grab one right off my screen! Love this!! Love the crunch and texture...plus all that chocolate! It's bliss!!

      Reply
    4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      December 23, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      I can understand why these disappeared so fast, Adina! That sound delicious! Love the combo of nuts, caramel and chocolate and the corn flakes for texture. And I especially love how they come together so quickly. Perfect for the busy holidays and there's still time to make them 🙂 Pinning! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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    5. Anca says

      December 23, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Yummy! My mother used to make a dessert with corn flakes, they were so good, a recipe similar to yours. I will have to try them.
      Craciun fericit! x

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    6. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

      December 23, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      I can see why these were gobbled up - they sound amazing! We've depleted our stock of cookies and treats, so I may need to make a batch to get us back in the sugar 😉 Love all the flavors in here and that bit of crispiness - delicious! Pinned! Happy holidays to you!

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    7. Laura Dembowski says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      I love an easy to make treat like this that I can snack on for awhile!

      Reply
    8. Balvinder says

      December 18, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Oh my goodness this is killing me! i want to make these right now.

      Reply
    9. Magdalene Chua says

      December 27, 2018 at 2:17 am

      I just think these chocolate cookies will taste delicious just by thinking about it, it has all my favourite ingredients like dark chocolate, werthers bonbons n cornflakes. I wanted to give this recipe 5 stars but it posted when I started clicking one star and then it didn't let me carry on..hmm something is wrong and I couldn't edit it!

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      • Adina says

        December 27, 2018 at 8:44 am

        Hi Magdalene. One is supposed to click only once, so if you want to give 5 stars, then you click the fifth star.

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