Delish Snickers Brownies Recipe

This Delish Snickers Brownies Recipe is the chocolate-peanut-butter-Snickers-candy bar lovechild that shows up at every party and immediately becomes the reason people start doing math about portions. It’s gooey, messy, and dangerously easy to justify as “sharing” while you’re secretly calculating how many squares you can hog. Try it because life is short, dessert is mandatory, and sometimes you need an excuse to eat melted caramel with a spoon.

Once I made this for a family get-together and confidently declared there would be “plenty” for everyone. My husband, bless his generous heart, took one bite, announced they were “life-changing,” and then proceeded to orchestrate a covert distribution plan to our neighbors involving lawn chairs and really vague directions. My kid? He cried because there were fewer bites than the number of Lego pieces on the floor. I, of course, ended up eating the tray’s corners and calling it quality control.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use a boxed brownie mix and call it “cheat-day couture.” Nobody will judge if you drizzle extra caramel.
– Buy pre-chopped peanuts or just crush some with the bottom of a glass — minimal effort, maximal crunch.
– Skip the fancy caramel-making if you’re brave: microwave caramel candies in short bursts. Stir like your dignity depends on it.
– Line the pan with foil. Fewer dishes, more brownie. That’s basic life math.
– If you must whisk, use one bowl. Smoosh ingredients, stir, and pretend it was intentional.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with cold milk for the classic, nostalgic sob-into-the-glass pairing.
– Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want to feel fancy and slightly irresponsible.
– Offer coffee for those trying to balance their sugar coma with caffeine denial.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts — it pairs surprisingly well with “I need silence” vibes.
– Honestly, keeping it simple on a plate? Also valid. Less plating, fewer witnesses.

What to Serve It With

A big spoon, small shame, and perhaps a rogue napkin. If you’re catering to a crowd: vanilla ice cream, a bowl of extra chopped Snickers, and that one friend who pretends to share but definitely doesn’t.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overbake: Brownies keep baking in the pan; pull them when a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs.
– Caramel watch: Burnt caramel is sad caramel. Keep heat medium-low and be patient.
– Pan size matters: Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. Use the right pan unless you like brownie cliff faces.
– Layer order: Brownie base → Snickers/chopped peanuts → more brownie batter or caramel? Decisions, but do a thin caramel layer for even distribution.
– If yours separates into a chocolate puddle and a caramel island, call it “modern art” and keep eating.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Also:
– Keep covered to prevent fridge smells joining your dessert (no one needs garlic-flavored brownies).
– Reheat gently in the microwave for 6–10 seconds if you want melty caramel again.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Swap milk chocolate for dark if you’re trying to feel morally superior about sugar choices.
– Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanuts for a nut switch-up.
– Gluten-free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix and pretend nothing changed.
– Want less sugar? Reduce sweetener slightly, but expect less of a sugar-fueled ego boost.
– Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.

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Delish Snickers Brownies Recipe

A rich and delicious brownie recipe with the flavors of Snickers.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 2 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 4 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 cup chocolate chips
• ▢ 1 cup Snickers bars, chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Melt the butter and mix with granulated and brown sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
• Fold in the chopped Snickers bars, pour into the prepared pan, and bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

Let the brownies cool before cutting into squares for serving.