Copycat KitKats
“Give me a break, give me break, break me off a piece of this copycat KitKat bar!”
Presenting my DIY KitKat bars. I’ve definitely taken a few crafty liberties here (I added peanut butter, for instance, to help the layers stick), but I promise this rich and indulgent treat will rival the beloved candy bar. Prepare to enjoy luscious layers of goodness with delicious crunch and of course, chocolate!
This is a fun activity to do with the kids, or easy enough to whip up by yourself when you’re looking for a sweet splurge. Disclaimer: dunking the chocolate becomes a bit messy so save this recipe for when you don’t have a fresh manicure, lol.
Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates
Copycat KitKats
“Give me a break, give me break, break me off a piece of this copycat KitKat bar!”
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 4 full sheets graham crackers, each carefully cut into 4 rectangles*
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted**
- Coarse kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Line a cutting board, baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the top of a graham cracker rectangle. Add a second graham cracker rectangle perfectly fitted on top and spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the top piece, too.
- Place the “double-decker graham” on your parchment paper. Continue with the same process until you have 8 double-decker pieces on your plate (graham cracker, peanut butter, graham cracker, peanut butter).
- One at a time, dip all sides in melted chocolate so each double-decker piece is fully covered. As you coat each piece, place them back on the parchment paper. Add a light sprinkling of coarse salt over the tops. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate firms. Serve and enjoy!
- These will last for up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer (in a sealed freezer bag or container).
Notes
*Gently glide and wiggle the knife over serrated lines to create clean cuts.
**You’ll have about 3 tablespoons leftover but starting with this amount makes it easier for dunking.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 KitKatCalories: 130Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g— Saturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 11g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe!
If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!
Your recipes are sooo hard to print.
Hi Mary!
We’re so sorry you’re having difficulty printing—we’re working out the kinks of our updated website! You should be able to print it easily now. Please let us know if you’re still having trouble.
— Team Joy
I agree. They look delicious but if I can’t press “ print” and get it, I move on.
Hi Maureen!
This is a great one you definitely don’t want to miss! You should be able to print the recipe now. We’re so sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
— Team Joy
Why can’t I print this recipe? Ye,t I could print the chocolate peanut butter date recipe.
Hi Kellie!
You should be able to print the recipe now! We’re still resolving some issues with our updated website and appreciate your comment and patience!
Enjoy your copycat candy—we LOVE this recipe and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates!
— Team Joy
I agree I’d like to print the recipe and the calories but it’s so many pages which I hate.
You should be able to print the entire recipe and nutrition on one page now! Just make sure you select the “smaller” font option. We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
— Team Joy
Please publish a new cookbook with all your new recipes! I have lots of printed recipes but it would be nice to have them in a cookbook! I love your old books and love all your recipes!
Hi Kathy! We’re so glad you’re loving Joy’s recipes, and thanks for taking time to share your feedback. We’ll definitely keep this in mind for future projects. 🙂
—Team Joy
A full size Kit Kat bar has 210 calories. Your version seems like it’s about the size of a half of a package. If that’s right, then your version has a higher calorie count for the about you get.
Hi LeAnn! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. In creating copycat candies, Joy doesn’t tend to focus on just calories. She tries to use better ingredients that can ideally provide nutrition while also delivering a somewhat similar taste experience. We understand these may stray from the store-bought classic at times, but hey…this version does have multi-layers, chocolatey goodness and snap appeal! It has far less added sugar, too.
Hope this helps to clarify her thought process behind this recipe! And if you decide to give it a shot, let us know what you think.
—Team Joy