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Homemade Snickers Bars

These Homemade Snickers Bars are a fun and delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nougat Layer:
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (14-ounce) bag caramels
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (for topping)
  • ½ cup peanut butter (for topping)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Start by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little butter or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in ½ cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of marshmallow fluff, 1 cup of peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Place it in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the caramel layer.
  4. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1 (14-ounce) bag of caramels and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream. Heat gently until melted and smooth, stirring frequently.
  5. Once the caramel is smooth, stir in 1 cup of roughly chopped salted peanuts. Pour this mixture over the chilled nougat layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly. Return to the refrigerator for the caramel to firm up, about 30 minutes.
  6. In a clean bowl, melt 1 cup of milk chocolate chips and ½ cup of peanut butter together until smooth. You can use the microwave in 30-second intervals or a double boiler for this process.
  7. Once the caramel layer is firm, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top, spreading it evenly. Return the dish to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
  8. Once everything is set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper (if used) and slice them into squares. Serve and enjoy your Homemade Snickers Bars!

Notes

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
  • Make sure not to skip the chilling times; they help the layers set properly.
  • Feel free to experiment with different nut types or even add a layer of cookie crumbs for extra texture.