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    Home » Recipes » Recipes for Toddlers & Kids

    Chocolate Crackles Recipe | Party Food

    Modified: Apr 5, 2022 · Published: May 10, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Front view of crackles

    This classic chocolate crackles recipe is made with rice bubbles, cocoa, icing sugar, copha and coconut and takes just 10 minutes to make. An Australian favourite kids party food recipe.

    Front view of crackles

    I don't know about you, but there's just something about a classic kids party food recipe that brings back ALL the childhood memories!

    Whether it's these Chocolate Crackles, Tic Toc Tea Cups, Tiny Teddy Racing Cars, Honey Joys or a simple rocky road, these recipes are are just as delicious as they are quick and easy to make.

    A pile of chocolate crackles in pink cases, with party decorations behind.

    Why You're Going to Love This Recipe

    There's so much to love about these fun chocolate crackles!

    • Make Ahead - this recipe is great for making ahead! Simply prepare a batch of these chocolate crackles a few days in advance and store them in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
    • Perfect For Kids - the kids will truly love this fun recipe! Not only will they want to eat these crackles, but they'll want to help make them too.
    • Great For Parties - since these are individually served, they are the perfect finger-food or treats for parties and celebrations!
    • Minimal Ingredients - made with just five ingredients, you'll love how minimal the prep and clean-up is.

    What You Need

    This chocolate crackle recipe requires just a handful of simple ingredients to the ultimate dessert recipe.

    Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    Rice bubbles, icing sugar, copha, cocoa powder, and desiccated coconut in bowls

    Rice Bubbles - also known as "Rice Krispies" in the Unites States, rice bubbles are coated in a chocolate sauce which gives the crackles their texture and flavour.

    Icing Sugar - also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, icing sugar is much finer than regular sugar. You can find it in the baking aisle at your local supermarket.

    Coconut - use desiccated coconut (not shredded coconut or coconut flour).

    Cocoa - choose an unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Copha - copha, or vegetable shortening, is melted down and stirred through the rice bubble mixture to bind them together.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Combine

    Combine the rice bubbles, icing sugar, coconut, and cocoa powder in large bowl and mix to combine.

    Rice bubbles, cocoa powder, and icing sugar in a bowl with spoon

    Step 2 - Melt

    Melt in the copha in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Copha in glass bowl

    Step 3 - Stir

    Stir the melted copha throughout the rice bubble mixture.

    Melted copha being mixed with rice bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa powder

    Step 4 - Spoon

    Spoon the chocolate crackle mixture into cupcake cases.

    Spoonfuls of chocolate crackle mixture in cupcake liners placed in a baking tin.

    Expert Tips

    What can I substitute for copha?

    Copha will always give you the best chocolate crackle crunch, but you can substitute it for coconut oil, melted butter, or melted chocolate (remove the cocoa powder if you're using chocolate).

    *Please note that these substitutions will give you a very different result in both taste and texture depending on what you use. 

    Storing

    Place chocolate crackles in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

    Freezing

    You can freeze these treats, too! Once chilled, wrap them individually or separate them with baking parchment paper in an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months.

    A close up view of chocolate crackles in pink party cases.

    Related Recipes

    For more great kids party food recipes, check out these cute little recipes:

    • Tiny Teddy Racing Cars - these Tiny Teddy racing cars are the ultimate treats! Made with Milky Ways and cute Tiny Teddy biscuits, the kids will love this recipe.
    • Mars Bar Chocolate Christmas Crackles | Reindeers & Puddings - a 10 minute Christmas holiday recipe that can be made into either reindeer or Christmas puddings.
    • Chocolate Crackle Malteser Slice | No-Bake Recipe - a rich chocolate dessert that is ready in 10 minutes with simple no-bake instructions!
    • Rice Bubble Slice| 4 Ingredient Recipe - if you love the crunch of rice bubbles, then you're going to love this healthy rice bubble recipe! Also known as a "Rice Krispie Treat".
    • Tic Toc Tea Cup Biscuits - made from cute Tic Toc biscuits, Freckles, and marshmallows, this adorable kid-favorite treat is a a huge hit.
    • Honey Joys - honey, butter, and Corn Flakes create the ultimate snack that has been an Australian-classic recipe for decades.

    Or our entire Kids Party Food Recipes collection here.

    Chocolate crackles in pink paper cases.

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    Close view of crackles

    Chocolate Crackles

    This chocolate crackles recipe is a simple recipe made with delicate rice bubbles, rich cocoa, icing sugar, copha, and desiccated coconut. An easy dessert recipe that is the ultimate party food!
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: kids recipes, party food
    Cuisine: Chocolate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chill time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 serves
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups (100g) rice bubbles
    • 1 cup (130g) icing sugar
    • 1 cup (100g) desiccated coconut
    • 3 tbs cocoa powder
    • 250 g copha (see notes)
    Metric - US Customary
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    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Place the rice bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa powder in a large bowl and mix to combine. 
    • Melt the copha in the microwave on 50% power for 2-3 minutes or until melted. 
    • Stir the copha through the mixture, spoon into cupcake cases and place into the refrigerator to firm. 

    Thermomix Method

    • Melt the copha (chopped) in the Thermomix bowl for 4 minutes, 90 degrees, Speed 3.
    • Add the rice bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa powder and mix for 5-10 seconds, Reverse, Speed 3. 
    • Spoon into cupcake cases and place into the refrigerator to firm. 

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS 
    • Copha is a brand of vegetable fat shortening made from hydrogenated coconut oil and can be bought from the margarine/butter section of any major supermarket. 
    • Substitutions - copha will always give you the best chocolate crackle crunch, but you can substitute it for coconut oil, melted butter, or melted chocolate (just remove the cocoa powder if you're using chocolate).
    • Storing - place chocolate crackles in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
    • Freezing - you can freeze these treats, too! Once chilled, wrap them individually or separate them with paper in an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Katharina says

      April 24, 2022 at 9:49 pm

      Your recipes are lovely, It is a pleasure to read them and to create all the good things.
      Greetings from Germany.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 25, 2022 at 9:49 am

        Thank you so much Katharina! I'm thrilled you enjoy them! Thank you from Australia xx

        Reply
    2. Kate says

      June 22, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Hi,
      I dont want to use icing sugar, I substituted maple syrup and they weren't sticking together so well. I thought i might try monk fruit sweetener now, maybe i might whip it up in the blender to make it finer. Do you think the icing sugar helped bind it?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        June 23, 2021 at 7:57 am

        Hi Kate, this recipe definitely needs icing sugar to work!

        Reply
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