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Homemade Snickers Bar Recipe

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Create a delicious homemade Snickers bar featuring a rich peanut nougat, gooey caramel loaded with salted roasted peanuts, and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating. This recipe combines classic candy bar elements for a satisfying treat made from scratch.

Ingredients

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Caramel

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

Peanut Nougat

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

Chocolate Coating

  • 500 g Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare 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. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves, then boil without stirring until the syrup reaches 245°F (118°C) on a candy thermometer. Slowly pour the hot syrup into the whipped egg white while beating continuously until the mixture becomes thick and glossy. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Spread the nougat evenly into a lined rectangular pan and allow it to set.
  2. Make the Caramel: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring until it becomes a golden amber color. Carefully add the heavy cream and milk while stirring constantly to combine. Add salt and cook the mixture until it reaches 245-250°F (118-121°C) for firm caramel consistency. Remove from heat and fold in the salted roasted peanuts evenly. Pour the caramel mixture over the set nougat layer and allow it to cool and firm slightly.
  3. Coat with Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer, spreading it to cover completely. Refrigerate the layered bars until the chocolate is fully set and firm, approximately 1-2 hours.
  4. Slice and Serve: Once fully set, remove the layered slab from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Use a sharp knife, warmed slightly for clean cuts, to slice into individual bars. Store the homemade Snickers bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for longer shelf life.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature readings during caramel and nougat preparation to ensure proper texture.
  • Salted roasted peanuts add a classic Snickers crunch; adjust salt to taste if using unsalted peanuts.
  • Room temperature egg whites whip more effectively, creating a light nougat base.
  • Chocolate can be tempered for a glossy, firm coating or simply melted and cooled if tempering is not desired.
  • Store bars in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate from blooming or caramel from softening excessively.

Keywords: homemade Snickers, peanut nougat, caramel, chocolate coating, candy bar recipe, peanut candy

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