Surprise Bars Recipe

Get ready to be amazed! These No-Bake Surprise Ritz Cracker Bars are unbelievably easy and ridiculously delicious. The secret ingredient? Ritz crackers in the base! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a sweet treat anytime. You can even swap out Skor chips for sliced almonds for a delightful twist – we recommend sprinkling extra almonds over the rich chocolate topping for an added crunch! Prepare to be surprised by how simple and sensational these bars are.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 50.5 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Surprise Bars

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How to Make Surprise Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers into small pieces, not crumbs.
  3. Add 1 cup Skor bits (or 1 cup sliced almonds) and mix well.
  4. Pour in 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly until combined.
  5. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift out the finished bars.
  6. Pat the cracker mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips over the base.
  9. Return to the oven for 2 minutes, or until chocolate chips are softened.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  11. Spread 1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate evenly over the top. (You can melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave).
  12. Sprinkle with any remaining sliced almonds (optional).
  13. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to set completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Beginner Cook Potluck Cookies And Brownies Chocolate Bar Cookies To Go Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Surprise Bars?

Surprise Bars takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Surprise Bars?

Surprise Bars has approximately 50.5 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Surprise Bars?

The key ingredients for Surprise Bars are Ritz Cracker, Condensed Milk, Skor Chips, Milk Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

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