February 17, 2012

Snickers Brownies


Brownies, obviously I have a thing for brownies. Or, rather for taking my favorite treats and twisting them into brownies. This time brownies meet Snickers, complete with, peanut nougat center, caramel, and chocolate candy bar topping. Go ahead and make them now, you can thank me later.

Snickers Brownies
*Recipe By Jasey's Crazy Daisy

Brownie Layer
1 box of brownie mix, I prefer Betty Crocker's Fudge or Dark Chocolate mixes
Ingredients called for on box
1/4 cup hot fudge topping, unheated, straight from the jar

Nougat Layer *Adapted from How Sweet It Is
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 (7 oz.) jars marshmallow creme (@1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Caramel Layer
1 (17 oz.) jar of caramel, preferably Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel

Candy Bar Topping
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter.

Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for a 9x13-inch pan, adding 1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, unheated and straight from the jar to the batter. Make sure to follow the high altitude directions if you live at high altitude. Cool completely.


Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Add in the marshmallow creme (I didn't measure, because how exactly do you measure that sticky fluff? I used one complete 7 oz. jar and most of the second jar), peanut butter, and vanilla stirring until smooth. Turn off heat and fold in peanuts. Pour evenly over cooled brownies. Use a spatula to help spread the mixture. Cool. I stick the brownies in the freezer for about 15 minutes.


Scoop caramel topping into a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low until caramel is soft and easy to stir.  Pour the caramel over the nougat layer. Make sure to pour it evenly across the nougat covering as much as the surface as you can. This makes it easier to spread the caramel with a spatula. Let cool. Again, I usually stick this in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Scoop caramel topping into a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low until caramel is soft and east to stir rather than mess with hot.

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.  Pour over nougat layer and cool completely. I usually stick them in the fridge until the chocolate is set. They chocolate gets pretty soft when left out, so I like to store these in the fridge and let them set out for a few minutes before cutting them. You want the chocolate to be cool enough to be set, but warmed up just a bit so that they are soft enough to cut more easily. Enjoy!


PS - For those of you have noticed my absence, I wanted to apologize for the crazy long time it's been since I've last posted. I am in the middle of what I'll call a nine month marathon. Basically all food has tasted gross and some days water tastes like raw fish. I am now about a week away from entering the third trimester, and have never been as thrilled as I am to say I have gained about three pounds. To sum it up, I have felt pretty icky and haven't dared trust myself to post anything food related because nothing tastes good. On the up side, I am now having moments of wellness where things taste ok and I can eat without feeling green. I am so very excited to meet this little one who loves to somersault and already seems so full of life. Thanks again for your continued support. I look forward to sharing many more fun project ideas and tasty treats in time to come.
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60 comments:

  1. OMG those look good. I love that you made your own nougat layer. Yum!

    Beth @ Hungry Happenings

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  2. OK YUM! These look amazing! My favorite part is the nougat layer. Have to try these!
    Melissa
    www.lovebugliving.com

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  3. OH MY! These look fantabulous! I am not good with baking, so I am forwarding this recipe to my baker friend, Becky, so she can make them for me!
    I am hosting my first link party and would love for you to add this along with anything else you like! http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com/2012/02/4-real-friday-link-party-1.html

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

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  4. Good GOLLY! These look absolutely incredible!

    I have a serious things for Snickers, so these are definitely going on the "must try" list!

    I'd LOVE it if you'd share this at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL...going on right now!

    www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-7.html

    Hope to see you soon!

    P.S. I'm a new follower. : )

    ~Abbie

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  5. Oh my goodness these look so good!

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  6. These look fantastic! We would love you to come share this at our weekly link party every Saturday! -The Sisters

    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com

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  7. These have to be the most decadent brownies ever! WOW! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  8. Just one question-- what size pan do you make these in?

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    1. I use a 9x13-in baking dish. Sorry about that! Have a great day.

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    2. I've been making these for years. Always a hit.

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  9. I found your blog through pinterest (this recipe) and made them last night for some missionaries. HUGE success! Everyone had seconds and raved while they were eating each gooey bite. Thanks for the recipe and I can't wait to try some of the other sinfully delicious looking recipes you have listed.

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    1. Thanks, Marci, for your words of encouragement! I am so glad you have found recipes you and yours enjoy here at JCD!

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  10. I hate you love you. OMG these will be my Mom's new favorite~ THANKS for the recipe! (seriously, it looks wicked!)

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  11. I hate you love you. OMG these will be my Mom's new favorite~ THANKS for the recipe! (seriously, it looks wicked!)

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  12. These look absolute delicious! I am thinking about trying out this recipe I just have a few questions.
    These look like they may be a little bit messy. Is this something you have to eat with a fork?
    Do they fall apart easy? Do they have to stay refrigerated to maintain their shape? I’d love to hear a review from someone who has made them. Thanks so much (:

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  13. These were totally amazing! Everyone I shared them with loved them. They are very rich. I love the nougat layer. Mine were a little messier than yours look. The candy bar layer kept sliding off the caramel

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  14. Just found this on pintrest. Oh, wow! Now a follower :)

    Amy @ Making Time

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  15. Oh no! I baked the brownies according to the package like you said without realizing till the very end-now that it needs to go in a cake pan :( Oh well im sure they will still be good thanks for all the great stuff :)

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    1. What kind of a pan did you use... I usually just use a 9x13 pan. I will edit the directions now so they are more clear.

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    2. umm It was 9x9 so they came out thick and gooey but OMG are they awesome! My 4 yr old could care less that they are a little sloppy, it gives us an excuse to make them again :) It just barely spilt over the top-no worries they are yummy! Thanks so much-Im busy pinning a bunch more of your recipes now they look so good!

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    3. I am so glad they turned out and you enjoyed them :)! I am thrilled to hear that you are finding other recipes to try! Have a great day!

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  16. These look amazing! Im going to grab the supplies to make these at the store tomorrow. Heres hoping the I don't eat the whole batch myself!

    http://threeloudkids.com

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  17. Mmmmmm!!! Next time I will make the caramel instead of using jarred. I used my favorite brownie mix, Triple Chunk. Yum yum :-)

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  18. I plan on giving these a go this afternoon, Just one question... Do you add the ice cream fudge topping to the brownie batter, or as a layer on top once the brownies have baked?

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    1. Sorry for the late reply... directly to the brownie batter. :)

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  19. Question: Did you use a family sized box of brownie mix or a regular size?

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    1. mrsjrbhappily, I used a regular sized box. I like Betty Crocker's Fudge or Dark Chocolate ones. :)

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  20. im in the middle of babysitting my little brother and we are in the middle of making them right now!! were just finishing up with the caramel sauce part. i super excited to try them they smell great and the nugate recipe is so yummy. THANKS again <3

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  21. This is so creative! I cannot wait to try these out, they look absolutely delightful!

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  22. I just made these, and am waiting for the last layer to cool. I'm not sure if I love you or hate you right now... ok, I love you, but the scales may have a different opinion :)

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  23. can you substitute extra crunchy peanut butter for the peanuts?

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    1. Jan - I used both crunchy peanut butter and peanuts. I don't think it would be as good w/o the peanuts, but I'm sure you can skip them.

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  25. Has anyone split the recipe into 2 8x8 pans instead of one 9x13? I want to give it away, but 1/2 a batch will be plenty to share... it's so rich!

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  26. I made these yesterday and they were delicious. However, the nougat oozed out and they lost their shape and they were a mess. Is there a way to ensure that they stay together?

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    1. I cut them and then left them out. Should I have kept them in the fridge?

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    2. Really, that's up to your preference. I would definitely chill them before cutting though. I like to store them in the fridge and cut as needed.

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  27. Is it normal for the browine portion to be so thick? I did not have any room to add all the layers on, so i had to move to a deeper pan. Is this norm?

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  28. Oh my good!!! It's looks wonderful and delicius, but i think i have to close my mouth and my oven if i want put my bikini on Ruiz summer...
    Nice to meet your blog.

    www.azucarycanelamolida.blogspot.com

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  29. Looks delicious. Will definitely be trying these!

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  30. I just found your link and made 4 of your recipes last night. Everything turned out awesome. Everyone loved the brownies and brought some to my work at the fire station. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. :)You made my day, Paula! Which other recipes did you try? So glad you enjoyed them!

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  31. This is, without a doubt, the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. And I'm a pastry chef. WOW. It would be impossible to oversell this dessert. The only thing I changed was to make my favorite brownies for the base (Best Brownies from allrecipes.com). This is out-of-control delicious!

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  32. I made these Brownie and became the talk of the town. Sending all the credit your way! Everyone LOVES them - Great JOB!!!!!

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  33. Made a batch of these for my sister as a welcome present for their family and the birth of their son. She has always loved Snickers, and though I'm not supposed to eat treats and was never as much of a Snickers fan, I have to say, after sampling one (ok, maybe two :)) I can attest to the fact that these are DELICIOUS and, unlike other recipes I've been using lately, do not fall short on their promise to taste like Snickers! These taste exactly like Snickers! Make them, it's fun. Congratulations to the cook who developed this recipe, you are a genius!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words! I am thrilled that you enjoyed them so much :)
      ~Jasey

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  34. Made these for a tail gating party this past Sunday and every body loved them! I only had one issue and that was getting the chips and peanut butter to melt enough to spread nicely! The nouget layer made the brownies...YUMMY! Thanks for a great recipe!

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  35. Oh my the varsity football players are going to LOVE me Friday when I show up with these. They have been eating banana pudding every Friday for dessert since the end of

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    1. Sorry.. Since the end of August. They are going to be so excited. It took me clicking 5 pins that all resulted in spam before I finally found the correct one. Thanks so much. I will let u know how it goes Friday.

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  36. Any suggestions for a Milky Way version? I'm just not a fan of peanut butter (gasp) so I'm wondering how badly it would screw it up to leave it out.

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  37. I made these for a pot luck yesterday and they were AMAZING!! Thanks!

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  38. Christmas Eve will never be the same after we have these.

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