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I love Kit Kat candy bars so much, I created these bite sized treats to enjoy anytime! I love creating copycat recipes of my favorite foods!
I was recently asked to create some Kit Kat inspired fudge. I’m always up for a good challenge! I have bought wafers online before, but since they aren’t readily available, I wanted to create these with ingredients you can find anywhere! Rice Krispies were meant for this challenge. They are light and airy and create the perfect crunch!
Oh, and today is Valentine’s Day. Since my family has pretty much been enjoying pink desserts and sprinkles for weeks, we have nothing much up our sleeves today. I have one kiddo home sick from school. Another one is going to swim practice tonight. My husband and son are working at the regional swim meet from 5:30-10pm and my youngest daughter has tennis lessons.
So basically, it’s just another Thursday night around here! A Thursday night that calls for a little pick me up, by way of these bite sized treats! I may have a little baggie of them ready in the car to nibble on as I drive all over the Cincinnati area! If you see the lady in the minivan with chocolate all over her face…yep, that’s me! Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Want more copycat recipes? Here are a few of my favorites…
Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies: these are spot on to the store bought version! Only better cause they are home made!
Panera Cobblestone Muffins: delicious, dense apple raisin muffins…these are just so good!
Strawberry Toaster Struedel: these don’t actually go in the toaster, but they are even more delicious than the original!
Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Shake: chocolate cake, frosting, and ice cream…trust me on this one!
Don’t forget Dinner:
Chipotle Barbacoa and Cilantro-Lime Rice: why not make burrito bowls at home? Oh, and did I mention this is a crockpot meal? You’re welcome!
Bennigan’s Monte Cristo: No need to make your own batter when crescent rolls do the trick! Must try!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 25 regular sized marshmallows
- 12 oz milk chocolate morsels
- 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 5 cup rice krispies cereal
- 11 oz butterscotch morsels
- 1 cup peanut butter morsels
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add marshmallows, milk chocolate morsels and baking chocolate. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil the sugar, cream and butter (over medium high heat). Once boiling, continue to boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour hot mixture over marshmallows and chocolate. Using an electric mixer, beat until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Melt butterscotch and peanut butter morsels together in microwave bowl for one minute. Stir and heat at 30 second intervals until fully melted.
- In a large bowl, combine rice cereal, melted butterscotch and about 1/3 of the chocolate mixture. Mix completely.
- In a parchment paper lined 13x9 baking dish, pour 1/3 of chocolate mixture onto bottom, spreading with a knife until bottom of dish is covered. Top with cereal mixture. Press firmly. Pour remaining 1/3 of chocolate mixture over cereal, spreading with a knife. Allow to set up in refrigerator, about 1-2 hours. Remove and cut into bite sized pieces. ENJOY!
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Aimee, these sound and look fabulous…and more scrumptious than the real thing! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone recently posted..lentil and sausage soup
Thanks Carol! Have a great Valentine’s Day yourself
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Oh, I can just tell by reading the ingredients that these are amazing! Andthat pic is making me drool!!! Great post!!!
Lillian @ My Recipe Journey recently posted..Leftover Champagne? Make a Martini and Some Cookies!
Sorry about the drool! thanks for stopping by Lillian!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
These bites make me wanna sing “gimme a break…gimme a break…break me off a piece of that–”
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Vanilla & Honey Shortbread Pie (Walkers Shortbread Recipe Challenge)
Great, now I have that jingle stuck in my head
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Just tonight my husband and I shared a Kit Kate Chunky bar (our substitute for Valentine’s chocolate)
You kit kat bites look just like that chunky bar. I love that you are using rice krispies for that!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Crepe Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Thanks, just keeping it real, hehe!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
These look amazing!!! (like everything you make:) I love the Kit Kat crunch, and you did a really good job replicating that! Happy “thursday” Valentines Day!
Leslie
Leslie recently posted..Easy & Elegant Chocolate-Strawberry Pastries with Almond Glaze at Inspired By Family!
Happy THURSDAY valentine’s to you too!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Oh My! I need 5 of these right now!!
JulieD recently posted..Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sorry. I don’t share. Well, I do, sometimes, but I ate them all. HONEST.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Just me, or are these the perfect single girl treat?
Sarah recently posted..Ricotta Kisses – A Recipe
Single, married, single wanting to be married, married wanting to be single…they are equal opportunity treats
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Wow you guys are busy! I’d have a tantrum.
BUT, if these were waiting for me, maybe not. I hope the sickness goes away quick!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Skinny No-Bake Mocha Cheesecakes #LightIcedCoffee
Thanks Dorothy. I do throw tantrums. But then after a busy day like yesterday, we have a nice relaxing day off school today
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Holy Cow, those look good! I can imagine that chocolatey, Rice Krispies crunch as I type! All the other flavors have to just make this mind blowing. Yum! It’s not any old valentines day with those around!
Marcie@Flavorthemoments recently posted..Oreo Cheesecake Truffles
Yeah, it all just melds together into one delicious bite sized treat
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
I love kit kat and can’t wait to try this out. Looks delicious! Hope your little one will get better soon. Happy V-day to you and your family.
Amy Tong recently posted..Roasted Shrimp Salad with Thyme and Lemon Frico
Thanks Amy! Hope you had a nice Valentine’s too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
this reminds me of some of my RKTreats and various combos…basically cannot go wrong with chocolate + PB chips + butter + cream.
And I love Kit Kats! Great job, Aimee!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..My Cookbook: Peanut Butter Comfort
Thanks Averie. This was delicious, it was basically fudge meet krispie treats. Two layers of fudge with crunchy krispies in the middle. QUITE DELISH.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Copycat Kit Kat Bites
Kit Kats are my hubbies favorite! I will need to try these!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Valentine’s Day Nonna’s Tiramisu
These sound SO amazing! I can’t have real marshmallows, so times like this i’m EXTRA glad I found vegetarian marshmallows!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Chorizo-Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (Vegan)
Haha, I didn’t see you in your van! If I did I would flashed my lights so you could pull over and give some of these Kit Kat Bites!
Ha! I always forget you may see me one of these days
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Oh my, these sound delicious! I haven’t had kit kats in forever but I love them. I have an open box of rice krispies right now too – hmmm might have to put them to use to try this out!
Ashley recently posted..Cauliflower Gratin
I think you should!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Is it wrong that I totally want to devour this for breakfast?!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Pesto Caprese Bites with Balsamic Reduction and a Giveaway!
Nope. Not wrong at all
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
I love Kit Kats! I haven’t had them in forever! I remember my Mom always carried a bar in her purse! I have to make these for her, she will love them. Thank you for sharing!
Awww what a sweet memory! I think she will love these.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
I am seriously speachless… and in love with you. AMAZING!! Need to make these asap and try not to eat them all at once…
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I’m in love with you too.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Genius!! I pinned for later! LOL
Jess recently posted..Date with Adam Levine and Maroon 5, along with Owl City and Neon Trees
This looks way better than a kitkat bar to me. I think the best part of a kitkat is the crunch and your bars have way more of the good stuff
Thanks!
Wendy recently posted..Hugs and Kisses Brownies with a Cup of Joe
Yeah, I definitely stuffed the middle with some crunch!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day to you as well! Hope it was lovely
As lovely as these homemade kit kats 
YUM
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..Rosemary Sea Salt Soft Pretzels
Yummmmmmmm
I love kit kats and rice krispies! It’s like they mated!
What a great idea!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar recently posted..Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
They did mate!!! And what wonderful offspring….
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
These look fantastic! I love Kit-Kats, so a homemade version is right up my alley!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Dark chocolate champagne buttermilk cupcakes with champagne buttercream
My husband will love this! I’ll be trying these soon!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip No Bake Granola Bites
Oh my gosh, alllll of these copy cat recipes look amazing, and BETTER than the original! I want to devour everything!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites
Thanks Ari…I love recreating my favorite recipes!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
So glad I found you! Great recipes I know my family and I will enjoy.
These look DELICIOUS, Aimee!! Pinned
Thanks for sharing!! Hope you’re enjoying a fantastic weekend! 
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com recently posted..Cherry Chocolate Delight
Thanks for pinning Brenda!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Milk Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
YUM! I’d like to invite you to link up to Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-4-plus-a-giveaway
Kathie
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Oh yum, these look so good! I love kit kats, homemade ones sound even better!
Girlfriend!! You’ve outdone yourself this time….. Kit Kat Bites? I’M IN LOVE!!! Where do you come up with this stuff?? You should be arrested for the increase in my waisteline! lol Keep up the great work!!!
Sorry about the waistline Sheila! I’m food obsessed.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
These sound so addicting! Clearly I’m in!
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Welcome to my addiction
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
Oh my!Amazing…wonder how ling they would last at my house? My guess..seconds!
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Fortunately it makes a big batch!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
You have the best recipes!! These look so yummy! Love kit kat bars! Pinned!
aww you’re too sweet Alyssa!! Thanks for pinning.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
haha! So I am just picturing you in your van with chocolate smeared all over your face
This fudge sounds awesome!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Trick or Treat Tuesday #7
haha, funny right???
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
Hello Aimee
KitKat bars are one of my favourite treats since childhood….
i bookmark the recipe to try it soon… thanks so much for sharing
take care
Arlette
You are very welcome Arlette, enjoy the recipe!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
WOW. mouth. literally. watering. as I read this post!! I love copycat recipes too, and KitKats are my all time fave, so thanks for creating this! Gorgeous!
Katie | The Hill Country Cook recently posted..Buffalo Chicken Quinoa
Thanks Katie, I love KitKats too!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Peanut Butter Lover’s Trash Candy
YUMMO! I came to see the kit kat recipe and was quite diverted by your other copycat recipes… Thanks soooo much
thanks for stopping by karen
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Orange Cream and Nutella Turnovers
These are perfection bites!!…Kit-kats are my French husband’s favorite american candy bar…but it is so difficult to find Rice Krispies…Do you think I could substitute wafers (rectangles with no cream filling) or Gavrotte wafer biscuits ? I am loving this stellar recipe..your creativity stuns! Thank you so much for your generous sharing!
Hi Donna, you can definitely use wafers, although I would probably layer it like a real kit kat bar. I opted out not going that route because grocery stores tend to not carry them here (in US). But they would be perfect!!
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