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Homemade Snickers Bar Recipe

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This Homemade Snickers Bar recipe combines a rich caramel layer, a fluffy peanut nougat, and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating to recreate the classic candy bar at home. Perfect for candy lovers wanting a delicious treat made from scratch with quality ingredients.

Ingredients

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Caramel

  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 240 g Salted Roasted Peanuts

Peanut Nougat

  • 1 Egg White, room temperature
  • 1½ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 500 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Caramel: In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, heavy cream, milk, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a caramel color. Remove from heat and fold in the salted roasted peanuts. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Make the Peanut Nougat: In a clean bowl, whisk the egg white until it forms soft peaks. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water, then bring to a boil. When the syrup reaches hard-ball stage (approximately 250°F or 121°C), gradually pour it into the whipped egg whites while continuing to whisk. Fold in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Assemble the Bars: Line a rectangular pan with parchment paper. Spread the prepared peanut nougat evenly in the pan forming the base layer. Add a layer of the caramel and peanut mixture on top, pressing lightly to create an even layer. Allow to cool completely and firm up in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. Coat with Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove the firm nougat and caramel slab from the pan and cut into bars of desired size. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then place on parchment paper to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  5. Serve and Store: Once the chocolate coating is fully hardened, your homemade Snickers bars are ready to enjoy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure proper syrup temperature for nougat consistency.
  • You can substitute salted roasted peanuts with unsalted and add salt to taste if preferred.
  • Make sure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve optimal volume when whipped.
  • Store bars in a cool, dry place to prevent chocolate from melting.
  • For a smoother chocolate coating, temper the chocolate properly before dipping.

Keywords: homemade Snickers, caramel peanut bar, peanut nougat, chocolate candy bar, DIY candy

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