Millionaire Bars Made Easy With No-Bake Magic

Millionaire Bars are the perfect no-bake treat when you want something sweet, crunchy, and rich without spending hours in the kitchen. With gooey caramel, crispy rice cereal, salty peanuts, and smooth milk chocolate on top, these bars are a crowd-pleaser every time. Plus, they’re super simple to make!

Ingredients for this Millionaire Bars Recipe

• 6 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 pound vanilla caramels (unwrapped)

• 2 ½ cups crispy rice cereal

• 1 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts

• 1 (11.5-ounce) package milk chocolate chips

How to Make Millionaire Bars

1. Get your pan ready
   Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it so the bars won’t stick.

2. Melt the caramel mix
   Put the caramels, heavy cream, and butter into a saucepan on low heat. Stir gently and keep it moving until everything melts into a smooth caramel sauce.

3. Add the crunch
   Take the pan off the heat and stir in the crispy rice cereal and peanuts, mixing until every bit is coated with caramel.

4. Press it down
   Pour the sticky mix into your prepared pan. Press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands (a little butter on your hands helps!).

5. Top with chocolate
   Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until silky smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread it evenly.

6. Chill and slice
   Pop the pan into the fridge for 1 to 2 hours or until the chocolate is firm. Cut into squares and enjoy your homemade Millionaire Bars.

Timing

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Chill: 1–2 hours

• Total: About 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrition Info (Approximate per bar, 24 bars total)

• Calories: 210

• Fat: 11g

• Saturated Fat: 6g

• Carbs: 25g

• Sugar: 18g

• Protein: 4g

• Sodium: 120mg

Quick Tips and FAQs

Can I swap out the peanuts?
Definitely! Almonds, pecans, or cashews work great. Just make sure they’re roasted and salted for the best flavor.

Do these need to stay in the fridge?
Yes, keeping them cold helps the caramel and chocolate stay firm.

Can I make them ahead?
For sure! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

My caramel got thick — what now?
No worries — warm it gently on low with a splash of cream until it loosens up.

Is freezing an option?
Absolutely. Cut the bars first, then freeze them with parchment paper between layers. They’ll keep for a couple of months.

Source: www.allrecipes.com