Homemade Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe
Introduction
These homemade crunch bars are a simple and delicious treat made from smooth, melted unsweetened chocolate and raw sugar. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking to create their own chocolate chips or small chocolate bites at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup raw sugar or unrefined sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Line a large tray or plate with parchment paper to prepare for your chocolate dots.
- Step 2: Using a double boiler method or microwave, melt the chopped chocolate until smooth and glossy, then remove from heat.
- Step 3: Whisk in the raw sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Step 4: Transfer the chocolate mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Step 5: Pipe tiny dots of chocolate onto the parchment paper to create small chocolate bites.
- Step 6: Let the chocolate dots cool at room temperature until they are firm.
Tips & Variations
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can spoon small dollops of chocolate onto the parchment paper to form your crunch bars.
- Adjust the sugar amount to your taste for a sweeter or more bitter chocolate.
- Try adding a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon to the chocolate for an interesting twist.
Storage
Store these homemade chocolate chips in a sealed jar or ziplock bag at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight. They will keep well for up to 2 months. If you need to freeze them, place them in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature before use.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make dark chocolate with this recipe?
Yes, this recipe essentially creates dark chocolate-style chips because it uses 100% unsweetened chocolate without any milk solids or dairy added.
What if I don’t have a piping bag?
You can simply use a spoon to drop small dollops of the chocolate onto the parchment paper and let them set. This will still give you a similar homemade chocolate chip effect.
PrintHomemade Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe
Learn how to make homemade crunch chocolate bars using simple ingredients and an easy melting technique. This recipe produces dark chocolate-style chips with a satisfyingly smooth and glossy texture, perfect for snacking or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of chocolate chips 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 2 cups unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup raw sugar or unrefined sugar
Instructions
- Prepare surface: Line a large tray or plate with parchment paper to prevent the chocolate from sticking and to allow easy removal once set.
- Melt chocolate: Using a double boiler method or the microwave, melt the chopped chocolate gently until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat promptly to avoid scorching.
- Add sugar: Whisk the raw sugar into the melted chocolate thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Pipe chocolate: Transfer the chocolate mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe out tiny dots of chocolate evenly spaced onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Cool and set: Let the chocolate dots cool at room temperature until firm and fully set, which may take about 20-30 minutes depending on room temperature.
Notes
- One serving is approximately one tablespoon of the homemade chocolate chips.
- Storage: Store in a sealed jar or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 2 months, similar to traditional chocolate chips.
- Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, but if necessary, place in a ziplock bag and store in freezer for up to 6 months.
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