Description
Indulgent Snickers fudge delivers chocolate-caramel magic in one irresistible bite. Sweet layers of peanut butter, nougat, and chocolate promise pure dessert bliss for chocolate enthusiasts seeking decadent comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Caramel and Nougat Layer:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Peanut Layer:
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- Melt milk chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water, heating without stirring until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream, butter, and vanilla extract, creating a rich caramel base.
- Fold marshmallow fluff and peanut butter into the caramel mixture until well combined and creamy.
- Gently spread the nougat-caramel layer over the chilled chocolate layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Sprinkle roasted salted peanuts across the nougat layer, creating a crunchy texture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the peanuts and sprinkle with sea salt for added depth of flavor.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 2 hours or until completely set and firm.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge from the pan and slice into bite-sized squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Parchment Paper Trick: Ensure the paper overhangs the pan edges for effortless fudge removal without cracking or breaking the delicate layers.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable candy thermometer to hit the exact 240°F sweet spot, preventing grainy or burnt caramel.
- Smooth Chocolate Technique: Microwave chocolate chips in short 15-second bursts, stirring between intervals to prevent scorching and achieve silky texture.
- Peanut Customization: Swap roasted salted peanuts with raw, candied, or alternative nuts like almonds for personalized flavor profiles and dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg