Homemade Snickers Bars
These homemade snickers bars are as if a Twix and a Snickers had a baby. And I am not mad about it! I first made this recipe for The Chopping Block. If you would have asked when I posted that recipe on their website I would have said three years ago. It was NINE years ago! So crazy!
One of the reasons I love this homemade Snickers bar so much is because anyone can make it and no fancy skills required. The base is just a simple shortbread that you mix together and bake, and after that, the entire recipe comes together in the microwave. No tempering chocolate, no stovetop caramel drama, no specialty tools. It’s the perfect treat for beginners, busy people, or anyone who just wants a ridiculously good candy bar without the stress.
Ingredients:
- butter
- sugar
- flour
- salt
- vanilla extract
- caramels
- heavy cream
- peanuts
- chocolate chips
Homemade Snickers Bars
These homemade snnickers bars taste like a twix and a snickers had a baby. This recipe is perfect for the novice baker, because it's only the shortbread that needs to be baked. Everything else is melted in the microwave!
Ingredients
- For the shortbread layer:
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugr
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For the caramel layer:
- 1 (11 ounce) bag caramels, wrapping removed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts (salted)
- For the chocolate layer:
- 12 ounce good quality milk chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, flour, salt and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the lined baking dish and cook for 20 minutes, or until sliighly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Place the caramels and the cream in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over the shortbread mixture. Add peanuts and press into the caramel. Refrigerate for one hour.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30 second increments until melted. Pour over caramel nut mixture and spread evenly. Refrigerate for another hour or overnight.
- Remove from dish and using a sharp knife, cut into squares.
NOTE:
I didn’t use the right size pan, so my shortbread crust layer is a bit thick, but these still are so tasty!
Giving Gifts from the Kitchen
I love giving consumable gifts during the holiday season. Something homemade, thoughtful, and guaranteed to be enjoyed instead of ending up on a shelf. These homemade Snickers bars check every box. They’re the perfect little treat to wrap up for hostess gifts, the mailman, neighbors, friends, and family. Everyone gets something delicious, and you get the joy of giving a gift that’s made with love (and tastes unbelievable!).
Looking for more dessert inspiration? Check out my dessert category!
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