Why Make This Recipe
Outrageous Snickers Brownies are a delicious treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel, just like the popular candy bar. They are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just a sweet craving. These brownies are rich, gooey, and sure to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth!
How to Make Outrageous Snickers Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1⁄2 cups Kraft Premium Caramel bits or unwrapped caramels
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts or salted peanuts
- 1 1⁄2 cups chocolate chips (1 cup milk chocolate chips & 1⁄2 cup dark chocolate chips)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
Directions
- Prepare Brownies: Preheat your oven and prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions. Bake in a 9×9-inch pan and let it cool completely.
- Make Nougat Layer: In a bowl, combine marshmallow fluff and peanut butter. Mix until smooth. For easier spreading, you can warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. Spread this mixture over the cooled brownies.
- Make Caramel Layer: Microwave caramel bits with milk for about 1 minute, then whisk. Microwave again if needed until the mixture is smooth. Pour this over the nougat layer.
- Add Peanut Layer: Sprinkle the peanuts over the caramel and press them down slightly into the layer.
- Prepare Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture over the peanuts.
- Let Set: Allow everything to set before cutting the brownies into squares.
How to Serve Outrageous Snickers Brownies
These brownies are perfect served on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. You can also drizzle some extra caramel or chocolate sauce on top for an added treat!
How to Store Outrageous Snickers Brownies
To keep your brownies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze them for up to a month.
Tips to Make Outrageous Snickers Brownies
- Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before adding the layers for easy and neat spreading.
- If you don’t have peanut butter, you can use almond butter as a substitute for a different flavor.
- For added texture, use a combination of different nuts, such as almonds or cashews.
Variation
You can mix and match different types of chocolate chips or use flavored peanut butter for a fun twist. Adding crushed pretzels can also give these brownies a salty crunch!
FAQs
- Can I use homemade brownie mix?
- Yes! You can use your favorite homemade brownie recipe instead of a box mix.
- What can I use instead of marshmallow fluff?
- You can make a simple nougat layer using melted marshmallows mixed with a little bit of butter.
- How do I know when the brownies are set?
- The brownies will be set when the top is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
Outrageous Snickers Brownies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious brownies combining chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel, inspired by the popular candy bar.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups Kraft Premium Caramel bits or unwrapped caramels
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts or salted peanuts
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (1 cup milk chocolate chips & 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions. Bake in a 9×9-inch pan and let it cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine marshmallow fluff and peanut butter. Mix until smooth. For easier spreading, warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. Spread this mixture over the cooled brownies.
- Microwave caramel bits with milk for about 1 minute, then whisk. Microwave again if needed until the mixture is smooth. Pour this over the nougat layer.
- Sprinkle the peanuts over the caramel and press them down slightly into the layer.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture over the peanuts.
- Allow everything to set before cutting the brownies into squares.
Notes
For a fun twist, mix and match chocolate chips or use flavored peanut butter. Adding crushed pretzels can provide a salty crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, Snickers, chocolate, peanut butter, caramel
