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Homemade Snickers Bars- Make those iconic bars right in your own kitchen! These are gooey, chocolatey nougaty and just plain amazing. 

My Mom never made these bars.  Now, mind you, she adored a snickers candy bar, but, this recipe I actually found over 10 years ago.  It was way back when I first started blogging and quickly became a family favorite.

This recipe is quite easy to make, but, does take a little time to put them together.  They are also quite rich, eat in small quantities, if at all possible.  😉

Ingredients Needed

• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter
• Marshmallow Fluff
• Peanuts
• Evaporated milk
• Butter
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Caramels
• Whipping cream

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Recipe Notes

• Be sure to let each layer cool completely before moving on to the next layer.  This will prevent your bars from mushing all together.
• Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator.  If desired, you can freeze these bars.  I do recommend cutting them into pieces before you do this.  Simply store them in a covered, freezer safe, storage bag or container. 

What Kind Of Caramels?

I used Brach's Milk Maid Caramels.  They worked perfectly.  You can use any brand equivalent. 

Marshmallow Fluff:

Want to make it homemade?  You can! Find out how right here. 

Your Layers:

• Bottom: Chocolate/Peanut Butter
• Next:  Nougat
• Then: Caramel 
• Top: Chocolate/Peanut Butter

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Homemade Snickers Bars

By Erin | Category: Dessert, Bars/Brownies, No Bake (American)

Prep Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:
5 hrs 30 mins

Yield:
15-18 bars

Ingredients

Chocolate Bottom Layer:

• 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Nougat Layer:

• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, roughly chopped

Caramel Layer:

• 14 oz package caramels
• 1/4 cup whipping cream

Chocolate Top Layer:

• 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

1. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with foil. Generously spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Bottom Layer: In a microwave-safe dish or saucepan, melt 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter until fully smooth. Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Let it harden completely.
3. Nougat Layer: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in sugar and evaporated milk, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat, then stir in marshmallow fluff, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the chopped peanuts. Spread evenly over the hardened bottom chocolate layer and let cool completely.
5. Caramel Layer: In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with the whipping cream, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled nougat layer and let cool completely.
6. Top Layer: In a microwave-safe dish or saucepan, melt the remaining 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter together until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled caramel layer.
7. Refrigerate the entire pan for at least 1 hour before slicing. Keep any leftovers stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 550 Fat: 29g Carbs: 70g Protein: 9g Sodium: 213mg