Description
Homemade Snickers Fudge combines classic candy bar flavors with rich chocolate layers. Chocolate, caramel, and peanut fans will savor this delightful dessert that brings sweet satisfaction to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (510 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups (230 g) salted peanuts
- 1 ½ cups (400 g) marshmallow cream
- 1 package caramels
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) peanut butter (divided)
- ⅓ cup (60 g) butterscotch or peanut butter chips
- ½ stick (60 g) butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously line a 9×13 baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring smooth coverage and applying non-stick cooking spray for effortless removal.
- Combine chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter chips, and half the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each heating, until achieving a silky-smooth consistency.
- Pour half the melted mixture into the prepared pan, creating an uniform base layer.
- Refrigerate the initial layer while preparing the subsequent component.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until sugar dissolves and butter melts completely, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Maintain boiling for precisely 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Incorporate marshmallow cream, remaining peanut butter, and salted peanuts, mixing thoroughly.
- Carefully spread the new mixture over the chilled chocolate layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return pan to refrigerator, allowing the caramel-like layer to firm up.
- Microwave caramels with water, stirring periodically until achieving a smooth, pourable texture.
- Gently reheat the reserved chocolate mixture if it has solidified, restoring its liquid state.
- Pour the reheated chocolate mixture over the caramel layer, creating an even final coating.
- Refrigerate the entire dessert until completely set, approximately 2-3 hours.
- Lift the fudge from the pan using the foil edges.
- Slice into precise 1-inch squares using a sharp knife.
- Optional: Transfer squares into decorative mini muffin papers for an elegant presentation.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent treat.
Notes
- Ensure foil is perfectly smooth to create clean, sharp edges on the final fudge squares.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help mixtures blend more seamlessly and prevent uneven textures.
- Maintain consistent low-medium heat when melting caramels to prevent burning or scorching.
- Refrigerate between layers for faster setting and cleaner, more defined layer separation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg