Though they’re hard to find in America, Tiffin bars are a staple in cafes across Ireland. This easy, no-bake chocolate treat requires only a few ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes. These bars make a great snack or dessert and always go great with a hot cuppa (Irish slang for ‘cup of tea’).
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Fridge Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: About 9 bars
Ingredients:
1 1/4 sticks butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon cocoa
12 ounces chocolate, half bittersweet, half semisweet
8 ounces tea biscuits (animal crackers work well too)
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Directions:
1. Chop the chocolate into large chunks.
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2. Put butter, corn syrup, cocoa and chocolate into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until smooth.
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3. Using a rolling pin, lightly crush the cookies or animal crackers into large chunks.
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4. Pour chocolate mixture over crushed crackers, and mix until fully incorporated.
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5. Pour chocolate and cracker mixture into a 9 x 9 inch or similarly sized pan or casserole dish and put in fridge until hard (at least 30 minutes). Cut into bars and enjoy!
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