OMG Worthy Snickers Brownies
If you’ve never had a Snickers bar, you’re not really living. It’s literally one of my all time favorite candy bars. Every since I was little, I would stock pile them during the holidays and hide them from everyone else. My go to hiding spot as I’ve gotten older is the freezer. I’m convinced that freezing candy makes it that much better.
A few weeks ago I tried out a new brownie recipe. I was running late, so I threw the brownies into the freezer to cool them off before frosting them. I don’t know if it’s the most masterful culinary move, but it generally works like a charm.
As I was getting them out of the freezer, I spotted a lonely mini Snickers candy and decided to save it. That’s when the real magic happened. I looked at the mini Snickers in one hand and the plate of brownies in the other… and decided to stick both of them in my mouth at the same time. It was GLORIOUS. Literally… life changing.
How To Make Snickers Brownies
After I sat reveling in my glory, it dawned on me that I had to take this sh*t to the NEXT level and whip up some actual Snickers Brownies. So, I jogged over to the grocery store and stocked up on all of the necessary ingredients. The outcome was exactly what I expected… totally OMG worthy Snickers Brownies.
To start, you have to break down the major components of a Snickers bar. You’ve got a caramel, nougat, peanuts & chocolate.
WTF is nougat you say? Well, to break it down it’s a type of confection that starts with sugar or honey, roasted nuts, whipped egg whites & sometimes includes chopped candied fruit. It’s chewy and is often used in candy bars and chocolates. I’m kind of lazy though, so my nougat recipe only uses two ingredients. Scroll on for details.
Instead of creating a basic homemade candy bar, we’re going to throw all of the ingredients on top of my World Famous Brownies. If you’re feeling a little lazy, or not completely confident in your baking skills, you can also substitute in a box of brownie mix. In the end, you get an over the top, rich and completely decadent treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Nougat Layer
- 1 cup of marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup of peanut butter
Caramel & Peanut Layer
- 14 ounce bag Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 2/3 cup of whipping cream
- 1 cup of salted peanuts
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups of hot chocolate fudge sauce
Step One: Make the Brownies
Preheat your oven to 350 F. While the oven is heating up, grease a square pan. I recommend using an 8″ pan. In a large saucepan or the microwave, melt 1/2 cup of butter. Remove it from heat, and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Then, beat in the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread it in the pan and bake for about 25 minutes.
Step Two: Add the Nougat Layer
In the microwave or over the stove, melt together the marshmallow fluff and peanut butter. Mix it together until it’s smooth. If you prefer, you an also use almond butter. I used Justin’s Classic Peanut Butter in my recipe. Spread the mixture over the baked brownies & place them into the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Step Three: Add the Caramel Layer
In the microwave or over the stove, heat the caramels and heavy whipping cream until they’re melted and mix them until smooth. Stir in the peanuts and then spread the caramel and peanut mixture over the nougat layer. Place in the freezer for another 10 minutes.
Step Four: Top with Fudge Sauce
Normal snickers have a chocolate candy coating. But I wanted to make mine extra rich and decadent, so I made a chocolate fudge sauce. I love The Pioneer Woman’s Hot Fudge Sauce recipe, but you can also use the store bought kind.
Spread an even layer of fudge sauce on top and freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving. That way all of the ingredients will harden. I recommend serving with whipped cream or even vanilla ice cream! You can leave them out for serving, but I recommend storing them in the refrigerator or freezer.
How easy is that!? You can make your very own, homemade Snickers Brownies! What other classic candy bars should I reinvent in a recipe next?!
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