Snickers Fudge

Yes this is fudge, although it appears to be the candy bar itself. This is why I love this recipe so much. Snickers is one of my favorite candy bars, so when I found that it was so easy to turn it into a fudge recipe, I jumped at the chance.

It is no lie, you get a chocolate fudge, creamy caramel, peanuts and a fluffy nougat.

There is no other way to say delicious!

I will not fib, this recipe does take a little bit of time to make, however, if you enjoy Snickers, you are going to find that it is worth the time spent. This is called fudge, but admittedly, there is a slight texture difference.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Does this recipe need to be refrigerated?

I prefer to keep mine in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 7 days in the refrigerator, however, there will not be any left even half that length of time.

            Can I freeze this fudge?

I have not tried it myself, I would be worried about the way it thaws and if there is a texture change.

What do you need to make Snickers Fudge

            ⅓ cup butterscotch or peanut butter chips

            3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

            ⅔ cup peanut butter, divided

            ¼ cup evaporated milk

            1 cup granulated sugar

            ½ stick butter

            1 ½ cups marshmallow cream

            1 tsp vanilla extract

            1 package caramels

            1.5 cups salted peanuts

How to make Snickers Fudge

FIRST STEP:

Prepare a 9×13 baking pan,  and line with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray.

Place the chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter chips and half of the peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl.

SECOND STEP:

Microwave on 30 second intervals until all melted.

One melted, pour half into the prepared pan and smooth it out.

Place the pan into the refrigerator while you make the next layer

THIRD STEP:

In a saucepan over medium heat, place the butter, sugar and the evaporated milk together and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.

a)

b)

c)

Bring mix to a boil

After 5 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in the marshmallow cream and the remaining peanut butter and the chopped peanuts

a)

b)

FOURTH STEP:

Spread this over the chocolate fudge layer, spreading it evenly.

FIFTH STEP:

Return the pan to the refrigerator and let the peanut layer set

Unwrap the caramels and place them into a microwave safe bowl add 1 tbsp water

a)

b)

If needed, add another tbsp of water to help the caramels melt, only add small amounts of water, or the caramel will ooze out of the fudge

If the remainder of the chocolate and peanut butter mix has hardened, place it in the microwave for a short time to soften it.

Once softened slightly, pour over the caramel mixture and spread smoothly

a)

b)

c)

d)

SIXTH STEP:

Place the pan back into the refrigerator to set

Once set, remove from the pan using the foil

Cut into 1 inch squares,  and place into mini muffin papers

a)

b)

c)

Enjoy!

YUM!