Homemade Snickers
Homemade Snickers is one extra-large Snickers bar made with a creamy nougat layer, nutty caramel layer, and topped with chocolate.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Freeze Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Snickers
Servings: 24
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Nougat layer
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup (64.5 g) creamy peanut butter
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Layer
- 1 bag (11 ounces) caramels bits
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups salted peanuts
Top Chocolate Layer
- 2  cups (11.5 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Nougat Layer
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter, sugar, and heavy cream. Stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil . 
- Continue to boil, undisturbed, for 6 minutes (or until the mixture reaches 246°F on a candy thermometer). Then stir in the peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla. Stir until combined. 
- Remove the cookie sheet from the freezer and pour the nougat mixture evenly in the pan. 
- Place the pan in the freezer to set until caramel layer is ready. 
Caramel and Peanut Layers
- In a medium microwave safe bowl add caramels and heavy cream. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and creamy (1-2 minutes).  Set aside. 
- Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the salted peanuts over the nougat in an even layer. Gently press so the peanuts sit firmly in the nougat. 
- Pour the caramel mixture over the top. 
- Return the pan to the freezer to set until chocolate is ready.  
Top Chocolate Layer
- In a small microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and oil. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and creamy (1-2 minutes) 
- Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the caramel. 
- Return the pan to the freezer to set (about 10 minutes). Remove from freezer and enjoy or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  
- Best served slightly cooled.