Nothing beats a homemade Kit Kat bar! Crispy wafer cookies, a rich dark chocolate filling, and a sprinkle of sea salt come together to recreate this classic candy bar at home. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, slightly healthier than store-bought bars, and perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you love chocolate bars, this homemade version is a must-try. Using almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil, these wafer cookies are crunchy, snappy, and perfectly paired with dark chocolate. Plus, they’re easy to make, fun to assemble, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
Wafer Cookies:
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or refined sugar-free)
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or refined sugar-free)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the Wafer Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, baking soda, and salt into a sticky dough.
- Sandwich dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a rectangle about 1/8″ thick.
- Cut into 4″ x ½″ rectangles and bake 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Divide cookies into groups of three for stacking.
2. Add the Chocolate Filling
- Melt the chocolate for the filling.
- Spread chocolate on top of 2 cookies in each group, leaving the 3rd cookie plain.
- Stack to form bars and refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden.
3. Coat in Chocolate
- Melt chocolate for the coating with 1 tsp coconut oil.
- Dip each bar, covering all sides, and place on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and refrigerate 15 minutes to set.
4. Storage
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer.
Tips & Tricks
- Chocolate options: Dark, milk, white, or refined sugar-free all work!
- Vegan-friendly: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Avoid cracking wafers: Don’t roll thinner than 1/8″ and keep dough slightly sticky.
- Smooth coating: Reheat chocolate if it thickens before dipping.
Why Make Homemade Kit Kat Bars?
Making your own bars lets you control the sweetness, add a touch of sea salt, and enjoy a perfectly crunchy, chocolaty treat that’s better than store-bought. Plus, it’s a fun DIY project for chocolate lovers!