Description
This Easy Snickers Fudge Recipe combines rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy salted peanuts to create an indulgent layered treat. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade confection that mimics the beloved Snickers candy bar in a fudgy dessert form.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Fudge Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Peanut Layer
- 11 oz caramels, unwrapped
- 1 TBSP water
- 2 cups salted peanuts
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving the edges hanging off the sides to easily lift out the fudge later. Set the dish aside.
- Cook Chocolate Layer: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and milk. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour Chocolate Layer: Pour the chocolate fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly to form the base layer.
- Melt Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and water. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until the caramels are completely melted—a total of about 90 seconds or more may be needed.
- Combine Peanuts: Stir the salted peanuts into the melted caramel mixture until well coated.
- Assemble Caramel Layer: Pour the caramel-peanut mixture over the chocolate fudge layer in the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the semi sweet chocolate chips in 15-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and melted, about 30-50 seconds total.
- Top Fudge: Pour the melted chocolate chips over the caramel layer and spread smoothly to cover the surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled fudge for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. If refrigerated overnight, allow the fudge to come to room temperature before cutting.
- Serve: Lift the fudge out of the baking dish using the parchment paper edges. Cut into 1 inch squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Store Snickers Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the fudge for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Allow fudge cut pieces to come to room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 inch square)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
