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Homemade Snickers Bars
With two layers of chocolate, creamy nougat, peanuts, and plenty of caramel, these Homemade Snickers Bars taste just like the real candy bar. Learn how to make homemade candy (quite possibly even better than store bought!) in just 40 minutes.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●bowl
- ●microwave
- ●spatula
- ●wooden spoon
- ●saucepan
- ●knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make layer 1:
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Line the bottom of an 11-inch by 7-inch baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper.
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In a small bowl, combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave for ⏱️ 60 seconds at full power and stir to combine. Microwave a few more seconds if needed, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Freeze until the chocolate is hard, about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes.
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To make layer 2:
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In a medium sized bowl, combine marshmallow fluff, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Using a wooden spoon or strong spatula, stir until a soft nougat dough ball forms.
marshmallow fluff7 ouncescups powdered sugar1 1/2
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Remove nougat dough from the bowl and press on top of hardened chocolate layer. Sprinkle 1 cup peanuts on top of nougat and gently press them down.
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To make layer 3:
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 11 ounces caramels and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Stir constantly until caramels have melted and cream is incorporated.
cup heavy cream1/4
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Pour immediately over the peanut layer, using the back of a spoon to spread evenly. Refrigerate until caramel has set, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
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To make layer 4:
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave for ⏱️ 60 seconds at full power and stir to combine. Microwave a few more seconds if needed, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Pour chocolate mixture over caramel layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate until chocolate layer has hardened, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 bars and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
494 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 bar
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
54 g
sodium Content
88 mg
protein Content
7 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
10 mg
carbohydrate Content
68 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
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