🍬 Make the Caramel Mixture:

1. Melt Butter:

   • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Add Sugar and Syrup:

   • Stir in granulated sugar and light corn syrup.
   • Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves (2-3 minutes).

3. Add Caramel and Condensed Milk:

   • Reduce heat to low.
   • Add caramel bits and sweetened condensed milk.
   • Stir until caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth (3-5 minutes).

4. Add Vanilla:

   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

🍫 Combine with Cereal:

1. Melt Chocolate:

   • Add milk chocolate chips to the warm caramel mixture.
   • Stir until completely melted and smooth.

2. Mix with Cereal:

   • Gently fold in crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.

🍪 Shape the Star Crunch:

1. Portion the Mixture:

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • Drop 2-tablespoon-sized scoops of the mixture onto the baking sheet.

2. Shape into Disks:

   • Lightly press each scoop into a round, flat shape resembling traditional Star Crunch.

3. Cool and Set:

   • Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours until firm.
   • To speed up the process, refrigerate for 30 minutes.

🍽️ Serve:

1. Enjoy:

   • Once set, enjoy these chewy, chocolatey treats as a snack or dessert!

2. Storage:

   • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.