❓ How do you break chocolate bars into chips?

Use a sharp knife to chop the bar into chunks. For even pieces, score and snap along the lines. For finer bits, pulse in a food processor. Slightly chilling the bar helps reduce mess while cutting.

❓ Can chocolate bars be used for baking?

Yes, chocolate bars work great for baking. They melt smoothly and often taste better than chips. Just avoid bars with fillings unless you want extra texture or flavor.

❓ What to do with chocolate baking crumbs?

Use them as toppings on yogurt or desserts, stir into batter for added texture, or blend into milkshakes. You can also press them with butter to make crusts for pies or cheesecakes.

❓ How to make chocolate crumble?

Mix flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Chill briefly, then bake on top of desserts. It creates a rich, crunchy topping perfect for bars.

Fudgy Chocolate Crumble Bars

Description

Indulge in these easy chocolate crumble bars a rich, buttery treat with a gooey center and crunchy topping. Perfect for cozy nights or holiday baking

Ingredients

Scale

Crumble Dough (base & topping):

1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
¾ cup melted butter (or vegan butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Filling:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup sweetened condensed milk (or coconut version)
1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)
½ tsp espresso powder (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
Mix crumble dough: Combine dry ingredients, stir in melted butter and vanilla.
Make chocolate filling: Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, butter, and espresso powder in a saucepan.
Assemble: Press ⅔ of crumble mix into pan, spread chocolate layer, sprinkle remaining crumble on top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Cool & slice: Let set, chill for clean cuts, then slice into bars.

Notes

Don’t overmix the dough you want crumbles, not a smooth dough.
Use rolled oats (not quick oats) for that hearty, bakery-style finish.
Let the bars cool fully before slicing to avoid a messy middle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessets
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Chocolate Crumble Bars, Chocolate Bars