Classic chocolate Kit Kat candy bars are even better when they’re made from scratch! My homemade Kit Kat bar recipe features crispy wafer cookies, a dark chocolate filling, and a sprinkle of salt on top of each bar. Follow this DIY Kit Kat Bar recipe to learn how to make this classic candy bar easily at home.

WHY I MADE THIS KIT KAT BAR RECIPE

Kit Kat Bars are definitely one of my all time favorite chocolate bars. Of course, when I love something sweet I have to try making them myself, so here it is! You guys loved my Green Tea Kit Kat Bar recipe, and many of you asked for a classic chocolate Kit Kat Bar recipe. You’re going to love this one, too!

My homemade dark chocolate Kit Kat bar recipe has all of the great flavors and snappy, crunchy texture of a traditional Kit Kat bar, with the added benefit of being gluten free. My Kit Kat bars are made with almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil to make this treat a bit more wholesome than the one you buy in stores.

Each crunchy cookie bar is dipped in a dark chocolate coating, and sprinkled with a bit of sea salt. I used 72% Dark Chocolate Chips for this recipe, but you can use milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or refined sugar free chocolate chips, whatever you prefer! The combination of dark chocolate and sea salt in this recipe really takes these healthy Kit Kat bars to the next level, so I highly recommend you give it a try!

If you’re a chocolate bar fan like I am, then check out my Take 5 Chocolate Bar Recipe, too!

MY HEALTHY CHOCOLATE KIT KAT BAR RECIPE

The full recipe for my chocolate Kit Kat bars is in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post, but here’s a quick overview of how to make it.

Be sure to scroll down though to view the full recipe and get all of the measurements and instructions!

Wafer Cookies

• In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil until a dough forms.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a thin rectangle. The dough should be thin, but not so thin that it breaks.
• Cut the dough into rectangles. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the top is firm and the edges are lightly golden.
• Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet.
• Divide the cookies into groups of three.

Chocolate Filling

• Melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
• Spread the filling on top of 2 of the 3 cookies in each group. Stack the cookies so that the the 3rd cookie is the one with no filling on top.
• Repeat with the remaining groups of cookies.
• Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Chocolate Coating

• Melt the chocolate according to the package instructions.
• Dip each bar into the chocolate coating, using a fork to turn it so that it’s coated on all sides.
• Place the Kit Kat bars in the fridge for about 15 minutes, or until the coating has set.

GLUTEN FREE KIT KAT BAR KEY INGREDIENTS

The full ingredients list for these DIY Kit Kat bars is in the recipe card below, but here is an overview:

Wafer Cookies

• Almond flour: The base of our crunchy, gluten free Kit Kat wafer cookies. Almond flour is so versatile and great for gluten free baking. I haven’t tested this recipe using traditional flour or gluten free flour, but if you give that a try let me know how it turns out!
• Maple syrup: Adds just a touch of sweetness, and more importantly moisture, to our cookie dough.
• Coconut oil: Gives our cookies the same crunch and snap that makes traditional Kit Kat bars so good!

Chocolate Filling & Chocolate Coating

• Dark Chocolate Chips: I used 72% Dark Chocolate Chips for this recipe, but you can use milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or refined sugar free chocolate chips, whatever you prefer!
• Coconut oil: Helps the chocolate melt and gives it a smooth, even consistency.

HOW LONG DO THESE KIT KAT BARS TAKE TO MAKE?

You’re just a few easy steps away from making these simple gluten free Kit Kat bars at home:

• Making the Kit Kat Bar cookies: 15 minutes
• Baking the cookies: 10 minutes
• Preparing the chocolate coating: 10 minutes
• Piping and dipping the cookies: 20 minutes

In total, this homemade classic Kit Kat bar recipe will only take about an hour to make, not including rest time.

HOW TO STORE THESE CLASSIC KIT KAT BARS?

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

CHOCOLATE KIT KAT BARS FAQ

1. What type of chocolate works best for coating?
Dark chocolate gives the bars that classic Kit Kat flavor with a rich, slightly bitter edge. However, you can use milk or white chocolate if you prefer a sweeter bar. Refined sugar-free chocolate chips work perfectly, too!

2. How long do these last in the fridge?
These homemade Kit Kat bars keep well for up to a week in the fridge or up to a month in the freezer. Just make sure they’re stored in an airtight container to prevent moisture from softening the wafers.

3. Are these vegan or dairy-free?
They can be! Just make sure to use dairy free dark chocolate chips. The rest of the recipe is naturally vegan-friendly.

4. Why did my wafer cookies crack or crumble?
That can happen if the dough is too dry or rolled too thin. Make sure the dough holds together when pressed and don’t roll it thinner than 1/8″. Also, be gentle when cutting and transferring them to the baking sheet.

5. How do I get a smooth coating on the bars?
Make sure the dark chocolate is fully smooth before dipping. Use a fork to dip and tap off any excess coating. If it starts to thicken, gently rewarm it in the microwave or over a double boiler.

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Homemade Kit Kat Bars Recipe

Classic chocolate Kit Kat Bars are even better when they're made from scratch! My homemade Kit Kat bar recipe features crispy wafer cookies, a dark chocolate filling, and a sprinkle of salt on top of each bar. Follow this DIY Kit Kat Bar recipe to learn how to make this classic candy bar easily at home.

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: chocolate

Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 11 Kit Kat bars

Equipment

• Rolling Pin
• Refined Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

Wafer Cookies

• 1 1/4 c almond flour
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Filling

• 1 c dark chocolate chips can use refined sugar free!

Chocolate Coating

• 1 c dark chocolate chips can use refined sugar free!
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Wafer Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• In a medium bowl, mix together all of the Wafer Cookie ingredients until a dough forms. The dough will be a bit sticky, but it should hold form into a ball.
• Lay a sheet of parchment paper on top of the counter, and place the dough ball on top. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough so that it’s sandwiched between two sheets of paper.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle until it is about 1/8″ thick. The dough should be thin, but not so thin that it breaks.
• Peel off the top sheet of parchment paper.
• Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into rectangles about 4" x 1/2". Check out the video to get an idea of sizing. I ended up with 33 cookies.
• Keeping the dough on the parchment paper, transfer it to the baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
• While the cookies are still warm, use the knife or pizza cutter to carefully recut the cookies and separate them on the baking sheet. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet.
• Divide the cookies into groups of three.

Chocolate Filling

• Melt the dark chocolate chips according to the package instructions–this may mean melting them in the microwave or using a double boiler.
• Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a flat tip, or use a spoon to spread the chocolate on top of 2 of the 3 cookies in each group.

  Stack the cookies so that the the 3rd cookie is the one with no filling on top. Check out the video for visual instruction.
• Repeat with the remaining groups of cookies.
• Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to harden.

Chocolate Coating

• Melt the dark chocolate chips according to the package instructions–this may mean melting them in the microwave or using a double boiler.
• Dip each bar into the chocolate coating, using a fork to turn it so that it's coated on all sides. Return the Kit Kat bar to the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining bars.
• Sprinkle each bar with a pinch of sea salt.
• Place the Kit Kat bars in the fridge for about 15 minutes, or until the coating has set.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.