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Homemade Snickers Bars Recipe

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These Homemade Snickers Bars are a deliciously indulgent treat combining layers of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter nougat, salted peanuts, and smooth caramel. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars recreate the classic candy bar experience with a homemade touch.

Ingredients

Chocolate Base

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Nougat

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg white, room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup salted peanuts

Carmel Topping

  • 11 oz. bag of caramels
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bars later.
  2. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  3. Create Chocolate Base: Spread the melted chocolate evenly into the prepared baking dish and place in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
  4. Heat Sugar Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Attach a candy thermometer and heat the mixture until it reaches 275°F (135°C), the hard ball stage, which is ideal for nougat.
  5. Whip Egg Whites: While the sugar mixture is heating, beat the egg white and salt in a mixing bowl using the whisk attachment of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. Combine Sugar Syrup and Egg Whites: Remove the sugar mixture from heat once it reaches 275°F. Turn off the mixer, and slowly add approximately 1 tablespoon of the hot sugar syrup into the egg whites. Then turn the mixer back on high speed and continue adding the syrup one tablespoon at a time, pausing the mixer with each addition to prevent splashing. Mix until all syrup is incorporated and the mixture forms a thick, white marshmallow-like paste.
  7. Add Peanut Butter: Quickly fold the creamy peanut butter into the whipped mixture using a spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, forming a smooth nougat layer.
  8. Assemble Nougat Layer: Spread the peanut butter nougat evenly over the chilled chocolate base in the baking dish.
  9. Add Peanuts: Sprinkle the whole salted peanuts evenly over the nougat layer, pressing them gently into the nougat for adhesion.
  10. Melt Caramel Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the caramel melts smoothly and is fully incorporated with the cream.
  11. Top Bars: Pour the melted caramel mixture evenly over the peanut layer and spread gently to cover the peanuts.
  12. Final Chill: Place the assembled bars in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up the caramel topping before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume when whipped.
  • Use a candy thermometer to achieve the precise sugar temperature for perfect nougat texture.
  • Press peanuts gently into the nougat to keep them from falling off after caramel is added.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
  • For easier cutting, warm a knife slightly before slicing the bars.

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