Description
These Snickers Brownie Bars are a decadent dessert featuring a rich brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter and marshmallow layer, drizzled with smooth caramel, sprinkled with roasted peanuts, and finished with melted chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with layers of chewy, nutty, and chocolaty flavors all in one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1 18-oz box brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the back of the box)
Nougat Layer
- 1 7-oz jar marshmallow crème
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Carmel Topping
- 1 11-oz package vanilla caramels (about 40 caramels), unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (or less to taste)
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Prepare your brownie mix according to the package directions. If you prefer, you can use a homemade brownie recipe as long as it fits in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake Brownies: Line a 9×13 inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the pan and bake according to package directions until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the brownies cool for at least one to two hours.
- Make Nougat Layer: Using a mixer or by hand, combine the marshmallow crème and creamy peanut butter until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base. Using hands may make spreading easier.
- Melt Caramel: Place unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until the caramel is smooth.
- Add Caramel Layer: Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the peanut butter nougat layer and quickly spread it with a rubber spatula before the caramel starts to harden.
- Add Peanuts: Press the roughly chopped roasted peanuts into the caramel layer gently with your hands to secure them.
- Add Chocolate and Broil: Sprinkle one cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the peanut and caramel layer. Place the pan under the broiler on the highest rack for a couple of minutes, watching carefully until the chocolate chips melt. Remove the pan and spread the melted chocolate with a rubber spatula. If not fully melted, return briefly to the broiler.
- Cool the Bars: Allow the chocolate topping to cool and set. To speed up the process, place the bars in the refrigerator or freezer briefly.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the bars out using the foil and cut into 16 squares. Store bars at room temperature and serve, ideally with milk.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade brownies if preferred, as long as the base fits the pan size.
- Using hands to spread the peanut butter and marshmallow mixture and to press peanuts helps achieve an even layer.
- Watch the chocolate closely when broiling to avoid burning.
- The caramel and chocolate layers can be melted and spread using the microwave for fewer dishes.
- Bars store well at room temperature and can be refrigerated to extend freshness.
- Serving suggestion: Enjoy with a cold glass of milk for the perfect balance to the rich bars.
