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    Homemade Snickers Bars

    March 15, 2015 by Danelle 8 Comments

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    HOMEMADE SNICKERS BARS — Creamy nougat is layered with caramel, peanuts and chocolate in these copycat candy bars. So much better than the store bought version, and easy to make too!


    Homemade Snickers Bars

    I’ve been wanting to try making Homemade Snickers Bars for a while now. But I was afraid it would be messy and difficult. I was wrong.

    These Snickers copycat bars come together in just over 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. And they are seriously amazing! I think they’re even better than the real thing.

    My family must have thought so too–they devoured them in about the same amount of time it took me to make them!

    We stored our bars in the refrigerator and really enjoyed them slightly chilled. But if you prefer, bring them to room temperature before eating.

    I used lightly salted peanuts in this recipe, but unsalted or even dry roasted would work too. And although it technically wouldn’t be a Snickers bar anymore, cashews would be divine in this recipe.

    These copycat candy bars are going to be irresistible no matter what kind of nuts you use. You may never eat another store-bought Snickers bar again!


    Be sure to save this Homemade Snickers Bars recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.


    Homemade Snickers Bars


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Homemade Snickers Bars


    • Chocolate chips
    • Peanut butter
    • Marshmallow creme
    • Powdered sugar
    • Peanuts
    • Caramels
    • Heavy cream
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    Homemade Snickers Bars

    Homemade Snickers Bars

    Yield: 12 servings
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Creamy nougat is layered with caramel, peanuts and chocolate in these copycat candy bars. So much better than the store bought version, and easy to make too!

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
    • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, divided
    • 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow fluff
    • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 cup peanuts
    • 11 ounces caramels, unwrapped
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    1. Line an 11x7-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
    2. Place 1 cup of chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds and stir until smooth and combined. Microwave for few more seconds if needed.
    3. Pour melted chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly into prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 2-3 minutes or until hardened.
    4. Meanwhile, combine marshmallow fluff, 1/4 cup peanut butter and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until a soft nougat forms.
    5. Remove nougat from bowl and press evenly over chocolate layer. Sprinkle peanuts on top, and press them gently into the nougat.
    6. In a small saucepan combine the caramels and heavy cream over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Pour caramel over peanuts, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes, or until set.
    7. In a heatproof bowl, melt remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons peanut butter in the microwave. Pour over caramel layer, spreading evenly.
    8. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, or until chocolate is set. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars.

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    © Danelle

     

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    Comments

    1. Maya @ Treats and Eats

      March 15, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      These look delicious! I’ve always wanted to try to make homemade snickers at home as well, but had also been worried that it would be really complicated and would take forever. Glad to know there’s an easy way to pull them together!

      Reply
    2. Theresa H. Roach

      March 17, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Oh goodness, that sounds YUMMILICIOUS! Thanks for sharing:) HUGS!

      Reply
    3. Mel

      March 31, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Can you buy marshmallow fluff or do you make it?

      Reply
      • deborah

        December 12, 2016 at 3:00 pm

        most stores sell marshmallow fluff, it comes in a plastic jar.

        Reply
    4. Angela

      October 29, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Marshallow has gelatin in it,is there anything i could use to replace it?

      Reply
      • Danelle

        October 30, 2016 at 8:26 am

        Not that I know of Angela. Sorry.

        Reply
    5. Shannon

      August 30, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      I once made marshmallow cream for a nugget filling:
      2cups corn starch
      3 egg whites
      About 1/2 t of salt
      2cups powdered sugar
      Mix first 3 things on high speed 10 minutes, add powdered sugar, mix on low until blended ….any unused marshmallow cream can be frozen

      Reply
    6. Heidi

      October 22, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Anyone ever try to cut these into triangles? Does it work or do they break?

      Reply

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