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Homemade Snickers Bars

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Indulgent layers of soft nougat, creamy peanut butter, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts, topped with smooth milk chocolate — a delightful homemade take on the classic candy bar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Nougat Layer
  • 1 cup nougat Store-bought nougat or homemade.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Can substitute with crunchy for extra texture.
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Thick store-bought or homemade salted caramel.
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts Roasted, unsalted or lightly salted.
Chocolate Topping
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips Or chopped milk chocolate.
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil For shine, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting. Chill the pan briefly.
  2. Prepare the nougat: If using premade nougat, loosen with 1 tsp vanilla and a pinch of salt. If making soft nougat, fold marshmallow fluff with softened butter and powdered sugar until spreadable. Press into the bottom of the lined pan.
Layering
  1. Spread the peanut butter over the nougat layer evenly. If the peanut butter is runny, chill for 10 minutes before spreading.
  2. Pour and spread caramel sauce over the peanut butter. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the caramel while it’s tacky.
  3. Melt chocolate chips in short bursts in the microwave or a double boiler. Stir until smooth, adding 1 tsp oil for shine if desired. Drizzle over the top and smooth with an offset spatula.
Setting
  1. Refrigerate the pan until fully set, at least 1–2 hours. For firmer bars, freeze for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Lift the slab from the pan and cut into bars with a sharp knife. Warm the knife under hot water for clean cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Store in an airtight container layered with parchment for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.
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