Mars Bar Slice is a Scottish retro no-bake treat made with Mars Bars. Crisp chocolate on top of a chewy caramel crispy base.

MARS BAR SLICE

Mars bar slice is a treat I remember making with my mum when I was little. It's a real Scottish classic.

We had such fun playing about in the kitchen making treats like these, truffles and chocolate krispie cakes. There was always chocolate involved.

It's funny, as a child I was offered chocolate and sweets regularly. but I didn't eat a lot and a quarter of sweets would last me a week.

SWEET TREATS FOR KIDS

I decided not to go down this route with my son. He has chocolate occasionally, but never sweets.

We never give him a bar or packet of chocolate to work his way through either, it's more a sharing thing and the great thing is although he loves chocolate, especially dark chocolate, he'll often say no to it and isn't desperate for it like some children I see hounding their parents.

I know there's debate about this and some say it causes problems in later life, but I believe the best thing to do with food, any food, but especially unhealthy food, is let children try it but not make a big fuss about it.

Making a fuss gives it too much importance and it can become an emotional issue or a power struggle.

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RETRO RECIPE

I published this recipe years ago, but I've since realised that Mars Bars, while still delicious, are getting smaller as time goes on so the recipe needed to be tweaked.

I also top the bar with a layer of milk chocolate, which I also make the main mixture with, then top it with a layer of dark chocolate and a slice of Mars Bar for decoration.

A crisp bite of chocolate through to a chewy chocolate and caramel crispy base, absolutely fabulous!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MARS BAR SLICE

• Mars Bars
• Golden syrup
• Raisins
• Rice Krispies
• Milk Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate

WHAT ARE MARS BARS?

For those who don't know, Mars Bars are a confectionery bar invented in 1932.

Frank C Mars gave his son the secret recipe for the Milky Way and money to start his own business in the UK.

His son used the milky way and added a layer or caramel to make what we now know as Mars Bars.

The first Mars Bars were handmade and sold on a bank holiday Monday in August 1932.

The famous slogan "A Mars a day helps you work, rest and play" was first used in 1959.

Fun fact: 3 million Mars Bars are made a day in the factory in Slough, England.

TIPS FOR MAKING MARS BAR SLICE

1. Remember to line the brownie tray. Use non-stick baking paper or foil baked greaseproof paper.
2. You can melt the mars bars with the maple syrup in a pan or in a bowl in the microwave. 
3. You can melt the chocolate in a bain marie (bowl over a pot of gently simmering water) or in the microwave.
4. When using the microwave, check regularly so they don't overcook.
5. When melting chocolate using a bain marie, make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water or the chocolate could seize.
6. The Mars Bars don't melt completely, but don't worry about that, it just adds to the chewy texture.
7. Leave in the fridge to set for 2-3 hours or overnight.
8. To prevent cracking, you can either score the bars when the chocolate is just starting to set in the fridge or you can take it out and bring it to room temperature before cutting.

VARIATIONS TO MARS BAR SLICE

You can change Bar Slice with a few simple tweaks.

• Use Cocoa Pops instead of Rice Crispies
• Top the bar with either dark, milk or white chocolate
• Use Snickers bars instead of Mars Bars

HOW LONG WILL MARS BAR SLICE KEEP?

Mars Bar Slice will keep in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container or for 3-4 months in the freezer.

Place greasepoof paper or baking paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

To defrost, take out slices and leave in the fridge overnight.

WHY ARE MARS BARS SLICES SO GOOD?

• They are super simple to make. 
• They are no-bake, so no need to turn the oven on.
• They are a great recipe for kids to help with.
• They are perfect for school bake sales or coffee mornings
• They are a retro treat that will bring back memories.

MORE FRIDGE BAKES TO TRY

1. Easy Peanut Butter Bars
2. Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
3. Oreo Chocolate Tiffin
4. Scottish Chocolate Tiffin
5. Scottish Macaroon Snowballs

For more Scottish recipes have a look at my recipe index of Scottish Recipes for Vegans and Vegetarians

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Mars Bar Slice

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Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

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A Scottish retro no-bake treat made with Mars Bars. Crisp chocolate on top of a chewy caramel and crispy base.

Ingredients:

• 6 Mars Bars, plus 2-3 for decoration
• 5 tbsp golden syrup
• 200g/1 cup raisins
• 75g/3 cups Rice Krispies
• 300g milk chocolate
• 200g dark chocolate

Instructions:

How to cook Mars Bar Slice

1. Line a brownie tray. I use foil-backed greaseproof paper for ease and my tray is 20x30cm and 3 cm deep.
2. Cut 6 Mars Bars into chunks and melt gently in a pan with the golden syrup.
3. While the mixture is melting, measure the Rice Krispies into a large bowl.
4. Pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix well then press into your baking tray. Put in the fridge while you work with the chocolate.
5. Melt the milk chocolate in a bain marie (a bowl over simmering water). Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water or the chocolate may seize.
6. Spread the chocolate smoothly across the crispy base, then pop in the fridge to set.
7. Once the chocolate has set, melt the dark chocolate in the same way and spread on smoothly. Top evenly with slices of Mars Bar for decoration and chill.
8. My Mum's tip is to score the chocolate while it is half set and still a little soft. It cuts through easier once it's set.
9. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Notes:

Don't worry if your baking tin is a different size, a bigger one will just make thinner bars and a smaller one will make deeper bars.
You can melt the mars bars with the maple syrup in a pan or in a bowl in the microwave.
You can melt the chocolate in a bain marie (bowl over a pot of gently simmering water) or in the microwave.
Leave in the fridge to set for 2-3 hours or overnight.
My Mum's tip is to score the chocolate while it is half set and still a little soft. It cuts through easier once it's set.
Mars Bar Slice will keep in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container or for 3-4 months in the freezer.

Calories
218.95

Fat (grams)
7.70

Sat. Fat (grams)
4.78

Carbs (grams)
38.68

Fiber (grams)
1.26

Net carbs
37.42

Sugar (grams)
27.49

Protein (grams)
2.27

Sodium (milligrams)
57.46

Cholesterol (grams)
3.54

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