Vida Recetas Editorial
Homemade snicker is an artisanal version of the famous peanut and caramel chocolate bar, ideal for those looking for an intense and energy-packed sweet. This recipe combines a crunchy chocolate base with a creamy nougat layer, roasted peanuts, and golden caramel, achieving a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's perfect for sharing at family gatherings, as a dessert, or for a special craving.
Making your own snicker allows you to control the ingredients, avoiding preservatives and adjusting the sweetness to your taste. Plus, it's a fun activity to do with kids, who will enjoy helping melt the chocolate and mixing the ingredients. The result is a fresher, more natural candy than commercial versions.
This medium-difficulty recipe requires patience, especially when caramelizing the sugar, but the result is worth it. Go ahead and make your own homemade snicker and surprise everyone!
Prep
12 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
6
Calories
250 kcal
Line a 9 x 13 tray with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, melt 2 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter in a double boiler.
Stir until smooth and pour half of it onto the parchment-lined pan.
Refrigerate until ready and hard, at least one hour.
In a large bowl, melt 1/4 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, and evaporated milk in a double boiler.
Add the fluff, 1/4 cup of peanut butter, peanuts and vanilla.
Pour over the chocolate base and refrigerate until ready.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and cold water.
Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until the sugar has browned, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream, taking care to splash the sugar.
Add the remaining butter and salt.
Pour the caramel over the nougat layer and set aside.
Pour the remaining melted chocolate and peanut butter over the caramel layer.
Refrigerate until ready and hard, at least one hour. (Bars are more easily cut when cold.)
Remove from the mold and divide it evenly.
The bars will be kept in the covered fridge for up to a week.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 12 minutes and the cooking time is 8 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
