Snickers Brownies
Snickers Brownies
These come together as quickly as any layered dessert and will wow all!
Prepare all the parts and layer together as follows:
1. Brenda Brownies: baked & cooled
2. Nougat: spread evenly using an offset spatula
3. Salted Caramel Sauce: drizzle using a criss-cross pattern
4. Peanuts: spread then press into nougat & caramel sauce
5. Chocolate PB: don't melt until all other layers are assembled
Chill & cut. Serve.
The details . . .
1. Brenda Brownies
Make brownies according to directions, but leave out the marshmallows & chocolate chips.
Recommended to line 13"x9" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving longer parchment exposed on the ends as this will allow easy removal of the brownie for cutting after assembly & chill time are completed.
Leave in pan for now: let cool to room temp and then top with following layers.
2. Nougat
In a mixing bowl, combine:
1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow cream
3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
Whip together until combined. Set aside.
3. Salted Caramel Sauce
This recipe will change your life.
Make a batch and keep it in your fridge because you'll find you need it. Recipe makes ~3 cups, and the leftover will keep until you use it up.
Or, if you must, you can use caramel ice cream topping (but know that you are sacrificing flavor)
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (approximate)
If using refrigerated caramel, heat slightly so that it will readily drizzle.
Set aside.
4. Peanuts
Measure out:
2/3 cup peanuts, roasted & salted
Set aside.
5. Chocolate PB
In a microwave safe bowl, combine:
1 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
Set aside until all other layers are assembled. Then, only then, microwave until melted (30-60 seconds). Stir until smooth and immediately pour over the top of prepared layers, spreading as needed with an offset spatula. While the melted chocolate is hot, tap the pan lightly on the countertop for a smooth finish.
Chill until set, ~ 2 hours. Remove from pan and place on a large cutting board. Using a very sharp chef's knife, cut brownies:
Trim 1/2" off all sides (definitely taste test!)
Determine desired size: Brenda generally makes 1" to 2" squares (cutting grid of 8 by 4 or 8 by 6)
Place knife and press down firmly, cutting an entire row at once
After all rows are cut, turn board
Using the same top-down motion, slice through to create brownie squares
Chill. Serve cooled.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 24-48 servings, plus scraps for munching
Salted caramel sauce: this is one of Brenda's very favorite recipes. She tries to always keep it stocked in her refrigerator. If you're searching for happiness, you just might find it in a jar of this stuff. It will appear in many future brenaloubakes.com recipes.
This is a great dessert for parties as it looks very impressive and tastes even better.
Share these brownies only if you want that person to love you forever.
