Delish Snickers Brownies Recipe

I made these Delish Snickers brownies because apparently plain brownies were too boring and my inner child demanded candy bars be embedded like treasure. They’re fudgy, salted, and carry a ridiculous layer of Snickers-magic so you can have cake, candy, and emotional support after your email thread from Monday. Try them because dessert should require minimal dignity and maximum chocolate.

Once my husband tried to “help” by unwrapping every Snickers with the finesse of a raccoon. He somehow got caramel on the remote, a peanut in his sock, and declared the pan “too pretty to touch.” My kid ate a corner before I took a photo, then blamed the dog. Me? I burned the edges once trying to multitask with laundry and a podcast. Yes, this pan was too small. No, I didn’t wash fewer dishes. The brownies still disappeared faster than my willpower.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought caramel sauce and chopped Snickers if your oven has feelings about you.
– Line the pan with foil or parchment. You’ll feel lazy, but the dishwashing fairy might visit. Spoiler: she won’t.
– Microwave the butter and chocolate together in 20-second bursts instead of a double boiler. Science-adjacent, but it works.
– Toss chopped peanuts in the microwave for 15 seconds to toast them if you’re impatient. Everyone will think you planned it.
– If you’re in a rush, pour the brownie mix in a slightly larger pan to shave a few minutes off bake time. Edges may volunteer as sacrifice pieces.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with cold milk for kids and lunchbox smugness.
– Serve with coffee in the morning and tell yourself the sugar is a reasonable breakfast.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts today — Merlot pairs well with “I survived.”
– Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and call it heroic. Also messy. Also worth it.
– Keep it simple: plate a square and stop pretending you need garnishes.

What to Serve It With

– Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (because hot brownie + cold ice cream = tiny religion).
– A sprinkle of flaky sea salt if you enjoy living on the edge.
– Fresh berries if you must convince someone it’s balanced.
– Espresso or a black tea for adults who prefer bitter with their sweet.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overbake. Brownies keep cooking in the pan—pull them out when a toothpick has a few moist crumbs.
– Chop the Snickers and peanuts coarsely; tiny bits vanish into the batter and don’t provide enough satisfying crunch.
– Let them cool enough to slice cleanly, unless you want to serve brownie rubble with caramel drizzle. That’s a thing but it’s chaotic.
– Use the right pan size. Yes, this pan is too small (I said it again because I meant it). If you cram too much in, you’ll get underdone centers and pan-scraping therapy.

✔Storage Tips

Storage: Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Keep covered in an airtight container for up to 5 days—if you have that kind of household discipline. Freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Swap milk chocolate Snickers for peanut butter cups or chopped Twix if you’re feeling rebellious.
– Use gluten-free flour 1:1 to keep the texture near-identical and still impress the gluten-free friend.
– Toss in dark chocolate chunks for a less-sweet vibe.
– 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 delectable blend of rich chocolate brownie base layered with creamy peanut butter and topped with a chocolate coating. A true indulgence for every peanut butter lover!

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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 melted
• ▢ 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 4 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well until smooth.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
• Spread half of the brownie batter in the prepared baking dish. Spread the peanut butter over the batter and top with the remaining brownie batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool before cutting into squares. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the top, if desired.

Notes

These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week!