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Popcorn Toffee Crunch Bars

Toffee Popcorn crack dessert
Alex Lau

The toffee mixture will harden as these cool, transforming into a snappy, crunchy layer that holds everything together.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    30 Servings

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
15 graham crackers
4 cups popped popcorn (from ¼ cup kernels)
1 cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted peanuts
¾ cup puffed rice cereal
1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional)
1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips (about 6 oz.)
Flaky sea salt (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on baking sheet, breaking to fit as needed to cover entire surface. Top with popcorn, peanuts, and puffed rice.

    Step 2

    Bring butter, sugar, and Aleppo pepper, if using, to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Once boiling, stir once, then reduce heat and simmer, swirling occasionally, until mixture is golden brown and syrupy, 8–10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Pour toffee mixture evenly over graham crackers and popcorn mixture. Bake until toffee is slightly darkened in color (the shade of a brown paper bag) and bubbling, 10–12 minutes. Remove from oven and evenly top with chocolate and sprinkle with salt. Let cool in baking sheet before breaking into pieces.

    Step 4

    Do ahead: Bars can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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