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M&M/Mars Snickers Bar

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Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these M&M/Mars Snickers-style bars. This recipe combines a smooth, buttery nougat made from corn syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla, topped with a layer of melted caramels and roasted peanuts. The entire bar is then dipped in rich milk chocolate for a decadent finish. These bars offer a perfect balance of textures: chewy, crunchy, and creamy. They are an excellent choice for parties, gifts, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. While they require some patience to set properly, the result is a superior, fresh-tasting alternative to store-bought candy.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 143.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these M&M/Mars Snickers-style bars. This recipe combines a smooth, buttery nougat made from corn syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla, topped with a layer of melted caramels and roasted peanuts. The entire bar is then dipped in rich milk chocolate for a decadent finish. These bars offer a perfect balance of textures: chewy, crunchy, and creamy. They are an excellent choice for parties, gifts, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. While they require some patience to set properly, the result is a superior, fresh-tasting alternative to store-bought candy.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoon Butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/8 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 35 unwrapped Caramels (e.g., Kraft)
  • 1 cup Dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 12 oz Milk-chocolate chips
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla, peanut butter, and salt. Beat with a mixer on high speed until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
  2. 2
    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until combined, then increase speed to beat until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.
  3. 3
    Lightly grease a 9x9-inch pan. Remove the nougat dough from the bowl and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. 4
    Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill and firm up the nougat base while you prepare the caramel layer.
  5. 5
    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels, stirring frequently until smooth and soft.
  6. 6
    Remove the caramel from heat and stir in the dry-roasted peanuts.
  7. 7
    Pour the warm caramel and peanut mixture evenly over the chilled nougat in the pan.
  8. 8
    Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill until the caramel layer is firm, approximately 1-2 hours.
  9. 9
    Once firm, remove the pan from the refrigerator and cut the slab into 2x1-inch rectangular bars.
  10. 10
    Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat or in a microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until smooth.
  11. 11
    Dip each bar into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring it is fully coated.
  12. 12
    Tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
  13. 13
    Place the chocolate-coated bars on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper to set at room temperature (below 70 degrees F).
  14. 14
    Allow the bars to cool completely. You may also place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to speed up the setting process.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 143.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g16%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 79.6mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Temperature: For best results, ensure the room temperature is below 70 degrees F when setting the chocolate to prevent melting.

Substitutions: You can use dark or white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a different flavor profile.

Peanuts: Ensure peanuts are dry-roasted and unsalted to control the sweetness and texture of the caramel layer.

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