I don’t know about you, but I love graham crackers slathered in peanut butter. They make a really great snack and satisfy a sweet craving quickly. I also love those chocolate dipped graham crackers you get at Starbucks. So when a friend of mine mentioned combining all that wonderfulness into these homemade candy bars I was sold.
This candy is very easy to make and kids and adults alike will love them!
homemade candy bars
My kids loved these, but my 13-year-old was infatuated. That child is now 19 years old and still loves these homemade candy bars! He’s crazy for anything with chocolate and peanut butter.
Ingredients needed for homemade candy bars
- graham crackers
- peanut butter (you can mix with Nutella if you like)
- Ghirardelli dipping chocolate or almond bark
Helpful kitchen tools:
- Sharp knife
- appetizer tongs
- waxed paper or parchment paper
- cookie sheet or cutting board
Cut graham crackers into individual pieces using a sharp knife. You can break them with your fingers, but sometimes they don’t break evenly. Your best bet is to use a knife.
Spread one cracker with peanut butter, then place another graham cracker on top of it. Smooth the sides where peanut butter may have seeped out. Use extra peanut butter to make them even all the way around the cracker sandwich.
I used Ghirardelli melting chocolate I got from Sam’s Club. Awesome stuff. You can use almond bark or other melted chocolate as well.
Use appetizer tongs to dip in melted chocolate. Shake off the excess and place on a lined with wax paper cookie sheet and allow chocolate to set.
We have lots of easy candy dessert ideas on the blog, like our Heart Oreo Truffles which are perfect for Valentine’s Day or anniversaries, these Candy Bar Cookies which are a huge hit over the holidays during cookie exchanges, or you can check out our collection of 30+ Homemade Candy Recipes for more inspiration!
Easy Homemade Candy Bars
Ingredients
- 6 sheets graham crackers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter you can mix with Nutella if you like
- 12 oz Ghirardelli dipping chocolate or almond bark
Instructions
- Cut graham crackers into individual pieces using a sharp knife. You can break them with your fingers, but sometimes they don't break evenly. Your best bet is to use a knife.
- Spread one cracker with peanut butter, then place another graham cracker on top of it. Smooth the sides where peanut butter may have seeped out. Use extra peanut butter to make them even all the way around the cracker sandwich.
- Use appetizer tongs to dip in melted chocolate. Shake off the excess and place on a lined with wax paper cookie sheet and allow chocolate to set.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on Jan 30, 2011
Amanda Formaro
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anne says
can this be made with caramel filling instead not a big fan of peanut butter but these do look really good thanks
Amanda Formaro says
Hi, Anne. I have not tried that but I would imagine it would work. Maybe soften some Kraft caramels in the microwave? Another option is to use Nutella or another version of nut butter. Let us know how it turns out!
2pots2cook says
Dear Amanda, thank you for this simple but great idea ! Your photos are great too ! Thank you and have a pleasant weekend !
Stephanie says
I’ve actually done the Nutella ones before. I mix in a couple of Tbsp of cornstarch with it and it stiffens right up. It doesn’t change the flavor like powdered sugar or cream cheese.
Amanda says
Anon – I hope you enjoy them! My son keeps bugging me to make more LOL!
Anonymous says
Added this to my "favorites" even before trying! thanks so much for sharing :) I may put them on wire rack to drain first, then after the chocolate has dropped, I will put them on waxed paper to dry. I will put waxed paper under the rack so I can catch all the yummy chocolate drippings! Great gift if I don't eat them all first :)
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
This is so awesome. Love these easy fixes :)
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
Ah yum!! So easy, yet so awesome!