Snickers Brownie Bars

My sister Laura was driving me home from the airport the other night when she suddenly felt like she couldn’t see the road very well. And that’s when we realized…no headlights. NO LIGHTS!!

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Moments later we had a sisterly-bonding moment when we realized that we had both assumed all the flashing lights were the result of a bumpy road. You know when there is a bump in the road and the headlights of the oncoming cars flash at you?

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Yeah, no. We’re just idiots who can’t even tell when people are trying to flash us to warn us that HELLO, we have no lights on. They would be even more enraged if they found out our reasoning. “This idiot doesn’t even have their lights on when it’s pitch black outside, and when I flash them they think it’s a BUMPY ROAD??”

Lest you think me rude for cutting Laura no slack, let me set you straight: I’ve been pulled over 2 times in my entire life. BOTH times were because I had no lights on in the middle of the night. What is it with me?

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The first time was like 2 weeks after I got my license when I was 16. I was driving myself home from a church activity and the guy pulls me over. “So where are you coming from?” Church. “You been drinking?” Horrified. NO! I’m Mormon, I don’t do that! “Why aren’t your lights on?” There were street lamps…?

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The other time was a few years later in college. My boyfriend had just broken up with me so I was crying and my face was all red and gross and I’m hysterical and the cop’s like, “You been drinking?” and I’m like No, I’m Mormon! But he wasn’t buying it, I had to watch his pen as he waved it in my face.

I honestly don’t blame him. I probably looked like a total meth-head driving around in the middle of the night with no lights on and that frenzied look in my eye. Drugs and 10-minutes-post-breakup look pretty much the same, right?

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I never liked Snickers very much until I was in the Dominican Republic one summer for an internship and for some reason decided to buy one from a beach shop. It was not air conditioned and so the Snickers was completely melted. It was amazing. I realized that I loved Snickers, but only when they are warm enough that you need a fork to eat it.

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Enter these Snickers Brownie Bars. You can eat them melty if you want, without being that freak who is microwaving their Snickers bar and eating it with a fork. (Seinfeld, anyone?) Oh, and did I mention the brownie layer? Umm, yeah. The nougat layer is just marshmallow creme mixed with peanut butter, and it is awesome. I’m trying figure out what else I can put it on now. Apples? Sandwiches? My finger? Yes.

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Snickers Brownie Bars

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Snickers brownie bars. Did I mention the brownie layer? Umm, yeah. The nougat layer is just marshmallow creme mixed with peanut butter, and it is awesome.

Ingredients

  • 1 18-oz box brownie mix, plus ingredients on back of box
  • 1 7-oz jar marshmallow crème
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 11-oz package vanilla caramels, about 40
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts, or less to taste, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Prepare your brownie mix according to package directions. (You could use a homemade recipe too, as long as it fits in a 9x13 pan.)
  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil. Spray with nonstick spray. Spread the brownie batter into the pan, then bake according to package directions, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the brownies for at least an hour or two.
  • With a mixer or by hand, combine the marshmallow creme and the peanut butter. Spread this over the cooled brownies. I found it easiest to use my hands for this step.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the unwrapped caramels and the cream. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave in 20 second intervals until the caramel is smooth.
  • Drizzle the caramel evenly over the nougat layer, then quickly spread it with a rubber spatula. Move fast before it starts to harden.
  • Press the chopped nuts into the caramel with your hands.
  • Sprinkle the bars evenly with about 1 cup of chocolate chips. Turn on your broiler and put the bars directly under the heat on the highest rack for a couple minutes. DO NOT walk away. You have to sit and watch it. Once the chocolate chips look melted, take the pan out and spread the chocolate with a rubber spatula. If they are not melted enough, just pop it back under the broiler for another minute. (You could totally just melt the chocolate in the microwave and spread it. This is my lazy self trying to save one more dish to wash.)
  • Let the chocolate cool. You can put it in the fridge or freezer to speed this up.
  • Lift the foil from the pan to cut the bars. Store the bars at room temperature. Serve with milk :)

Notes

My brownie mix had chocolate chips in the mix, which is why you see melted chocolate in that layer in the pictures. If you want that and your brownie mix doesn't come with chocolate chips, just mix in a half cup or so before you bake it.
Marshmallow creme tip: remove ALL the foil from the safety seal. Microwave the jar for about 15 seconds, or until you see the fluff just start to rise above the jar. Then scoop it out with a spatula. SO much easier.
The original recipe called for 1 1/4 cups peanuts. I didn't have that much and preferred less anyway. Use however much looks good to you.
Source: adapted from the lovely Hayley over at Domestic Rebel

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Keyword: bars, brownie, chocolate, Snickers
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Snickers Brownie Bars

Start out with a basic brownie mix. Bake it up just like normal. Add chocolate chips if that’s your thing.

Snickers Brownie BarsGrab some marshmallow creme. Here’s my tip: remove all the foil from the lid, put it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until it starts to puff up like that, then use a spatula to get it out. You will never go back.

Snickers Brownie BarsMix that up with some peanut butter, and don’t bother getting a new spatula because if you end up with a little marshmallow creme in your peanut butter jar…well I just don’t see how that could be a bad thing.

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Spread the “nougat” layer on top of the brownies. I used my fingers.

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Then melt up your caramel and spread that over the top. Spread it fast! Drizzle it all over the pan, not in one shot like this. Whatever you do, DON’T stop to take a picture.

Snickers Brownie BarsChop up some peanuts and press them into the caramel. I used maybe 3/4 cup, you can use however much looks good.

Snickers Brownie BarsAdd a cup of chocolate chips on top and broil it for a couple minutes until they are spreadable. Use more chocolate chips if you want, this only makes a thin layer that is kind of a pain to spread, but I didn’t want a thick layer. Don’t walk away from the broiler! Really. Let cool, then EAT!

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Comments

  1. I used my own brownie recipe and, instead of melting caramels with cream, I used Dulce de Leche. Works great and you can spoon right out of the can. Anyway, very yummy. I did a milky way version before and it was well received by guests.

    1. Dulce de leche! You’re a genius, that sounds amazing. I haven’t made these in forever and you’ve got me craving them! Thanks so much for reviewing!

  2. I wish I could find marshmellow creme here in Australia!!! I would make these in a heartbeat they look so good!

    1. I always knew there was something off about you Australians. Now I know it’s the lack of marshmallow creme in your diet. I’m kidding!!! Here’s a recipe from Brown Eyed Baker for marshmallow creme that you can make at home: http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/05/16/homemade-marshmallow-creme-recipe/ Let me know if you try it out! (one 7-ounce container is roughly 1 1/2 cups, and Michelle’s recipe makes about 2 cups…so i guess you’ll just have to eat some of it. Tough life.)

  3. OMG! These look so good, if it wasn’t for the fact I have given up chocolate for Lent I would be going to make these now!!

    1. Oh Heather, that is TORTURE! I’m sorry you had to see these. It feels indecent. I applaud your lent efforts though. I’m not Catholic so I’ve never done it, but I do fast once a month, and going without chocolate for 24 hours is bad enough. Okay, I think I’m admitting to a pretty major addiction here, I’m gonna stop :) Thanks for commenting Heather!

  4. Wow, Karen these look fab! Love brownies and snickers, so combining the two is pure genius! I so need to make these…craving one now! :)

  5. These look like HEAVEN!!!! I’m not a huge snickers person either, but these look SO AMAZING. I am a huge fan of marshmallow + peanut butter so I can definitely get behind these…maybe I’ll just make brownies with that as a frosting/topper because I think part of the reason why I’m not a huge snickers fan is because the caramel just sticks to my teeth like no other.

    I giggled all the way through your post because I can totally identify–I got my one and only ticket from driving without my lights on and it was totally because hello–those street lights make lights somewhat unnecessary sometimes?! So don’t feel dumb because apparently people were flashing their lights at me but I didn’t even notice…but the police woman who pulled me over did. Sigh. That is a hilarious story!

    1. KINDRED SPIRITS ERIKA! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who was pulled over for having no lights on! And okay I actually really like the idea of just putting the marshmallow peanut butter topping on. I love caramel, but I have the teeth issue too. And these would make great fluffer nutter brownies!

  6. Oh my gosh these are insane! And love that dripping caramel :) So gorgeous and love how you’ve changed a brownie bar to have a snickers topping – just brilliant!

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