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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Homemade Kit Kat Bars (Copycat Recipe)

    Published: Jun 9, 2022 by Michelle · 3 Comments

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    This copycat recipe for Homemade Kit Kat Bars features layers of light, crispy vanilla wafers enrobed with dark chocolate.

    Homemade Kit Kat Bars on a white plate.

    What is a Kit Kat bar?

    Similar to Coffee Crisp Bars, they are a sweet confectionary featuring layers of vanilla wafers covered with chocolate.

    There are "fingers" of wafers that are joined together but can be snapped off individually.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe is easy to make, and uses store-bought vanilla wafers for convenience.

    These Homemade Kit Kat Bars are not too sweet, since we're using high quality dark chocolate.

    You'll only need 2 ingredients to make these at home, which is even less than my Matcha Kit Kat Bars!

    2 ingredients you'll need

    • dark chocolate: chopped; use the best quality chocolate you can find, at least 72%; or you can use milk chocolate if you prefer
    • vanilla wafers: I used wafers from Great Value, which have minimal ingredients

    A cut Kit Kat Bar stacked on a white plate with an uncut bar beside it.

    How to make it

    Place vanilla wafers on a cutting board (Step 1 below).

    Split 2 vanilla wafers in half lengthwise so you have 4 "finger" pieces (Step 2 below).

    In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the dark chocolate in 20-30 second increments until melted.

    Stir the chocolate mixture.

    Use an offset spatula to coat the surface of the vanilla wafer "fingers" (this will now be the "bottom") with the melted chocolate and repeat with the remainder.

    Place into the freezer or fridge for the chocolate to set.

    Once set, flip the vanilla wafer "fingers" so the chocolate side is on the bottom.

    Use an offset spatula to coat the surface and sides of the vanilla wafer with the remaining chocolate (Step 3 below).

    Pop the tray back into the freeze or fridge for the chocolate to set, about 5-10 minutes.

    To join the two Kit Kats together, add a bit of chocolate to the bottom of the Kit Kat fingers and "glue" together (Step 4 below).

    Step by step instructions on how to make Kit Kat Bars, with text overlay.

    A cut Kit Kat Bar stacked on a small pedestal with an unbroken bar beside it.

    How to store

    Wrap and store the Homemade Kit Kat Bars in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freeze the chocolate bars well wrapped in plastic wrap and in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

    You can enjoy the Kit Kat Bars from frozen.

    Expert tips

    Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the vanilla wafers in half.

    Use the Kit Kat Bars in other desserts, such as cakes or ice cream.

    Other recipes you may like

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    Matcha Kit Kat Bars (Copycat Recipe)

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    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    An unbroken homemade Kit Kat bar on a white plate.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Homemade Kit Kat Bars (Copycat Recipe)

    This copycat recipe for Homemade Kit Kat Bars features layers of light, crispy vanilla wafers enrobed with dark chocolate.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Chilling Time10 mins
    Total Time21 mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, British, Canadian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 2 vanilla wafers
    • 60 g dark chocolate, chopped melted
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    Instructions

    • Cut the 2 vanilla wafers in half lengthwise so you have 4 "finger" pieces.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the dark chocolate in 20-30 second increments until melted.
    • Stir the chocolate mixture.
    • Use an offset spatula to coat the surface of the vanilla wafer "fingers" (this will now be the "bottom") with the melted chocolate and repeat with the remainder.
    • Place into the freezer or fridge for the chocolate to set.
    • Once set, flip the vanilla wafer "fingers" so the chocolate side is on the bottom.
    • Use an offset spatula to coat the surface and sides of the vanilla wafer with the remaining chocolate.
    • Pop the tray back into the freeze or fridge for the chocolate to set, about 5-10 minutes.
    • To join the two Kit Kats together, add a bit of chocolate to the bottom of the KitKat fingers and "glue" together.

    Notes

    Yields 4 Kit Kat "fingers."

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 4mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    1. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      June 10, 2022 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      Kit Kat is another my favourite chocolate candy bar along with Coffee Crisp, so this is soooo right up my alley!

      Reply
    2. Kim | Give it Some Thyme

      June 11, 2022 at 8:06 am

      5 stars
      Kit Kat bars are such a favorite and especially the dark chocolate ones. Never really thought of making them myself and love the inspiration here!

      Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      June 20, 2022 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      What a fun (and easy!) recipe idea. We were just eating a Kit Kat the other night and talking about how tasty it was. Using vanilla wafers as the base makes this such an easy recipe. Definitely putting this on the list of things to try!!

      Reply

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