Snickers Brownies

Name: Snickers Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup snickers bars (chopped); ¼ cup peanuts; ⅓ cup caramel sauce

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Snickers Brownies are a delightful twist on classic brownies that bring together chocolate, gooey caramel, nougat, and peanuts for a rich, textured treat. Quick and easy to make, they are a perfect indulgence for a casual sweet treat or special occasion.

Snickers Brownies in a pan and stacked on a white plate with caramel sauce drizzled on top.

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It seems like there’s always leftover chocolate bars (‘candy bars’ for my American friends). This time of year especially, when there’s still leftover Halloween candy, plus the Christmas candy deals are too tempting. Our M&M Cookie Bars were first made because of this reason!

If you have leftover Snickers Bars, or want to elevate a brownie recipe, you will love this easy candy bar brownies recipe.

In fact, you might think plain brownies are boring after trying this Snickers Bar Brownies recipe. Imagine fudgy chocolate, gooey caramel, chewy nougat, and crunchy peanuts all swirling together in each bite. Bliss!

This brownie dessert hits every sweet spot without being fussy to make. Whether you’re sharing with friends or savoring them yourself, make a batch of these snickers brownies and discover your new go-to dessert.

If you like the idea of cooking brownies in a skillet, try our Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies. For another dessert using chocolate bars, try our Rolo Poke Cake Recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients – Using pantry staples and classic Snickers bars, this is an easy recipe to throw together.
Easy Recipe – Many snickers brownie recipe include layering. This is a more simple recipe that is mix and bake.
No Boring Brownies Here – Snickers chocolate brownies combine the soft, dense chocolate cake with chewy caramel and nougat layers, plus crunchy peanuts that add a wonderful contrast, making every bite interesting.
Versatile – These decadent brownies are great as a sweet treat, but also special enough to impress friends or family at a gathering. Our Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies offer the same.

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 16

Snickers Brownies with caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Ingredients and Notes

As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Ingredients to make snickers brownies on a table.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – You can also try using different types of chocolate chips (like dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips) for variety.
Butter – I use unsalted butter, yet if you use salted butter, you might not want to add any additional salt in the recipe.
Brown Sugar – You can substitute half of the amount with granulated sugar (white sugar) if needed.
All Purpose Flour – For a gluten-free version, try a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Salt – I suggest omitting the added salt if you are using salted butter.
Snickers Chocolate Bar – Snickers has a combination of nougat, caramel, and peanuts. If you want a different vibe, feel free to swap them for a similar candy bar like Milky Way or Twix, but the peanut crunch will be missed if omitted.

Recipe Variations

Use Different Candy Bars: Try swapping Snickers for other another favorite candy bar like Milky Way, Twix, Kit-Kat, or even Reese’s for a peanut butter brownie twist.
Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to bring out the chocolate and caramel flavors with an extra kick.
Nut-Free Option: If you need to avoid nuts, chop up your favorite nougat or caramel candy bars that don’t contain peanuts. You can do the same for our Chocolate Shortbread Bars Recipe too.
Add Espresso Powder: A small dash of espresso powder in the batter elevates the chocolate’s richness without adding a coffee taste.

Snickers Brownies in a pan with caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Tips for Success

Microwave the chocolate chips at short intervals, stirring frequently. This avoids burning and keeps the chocolate silky for better brownie texture.
Be gentle when folding in the dry ingredients and mix-ins to keep your brownies fudgy rather than cake-like.
Allow the melted butter and chocolate to cool slightly before adding to the eggs. If too hot, they might scramble the eggs.
I strongly recommend lining your baking pan with parchment paper so you can lift the brownies out easily once cooled. This helps with neat slicing and avoids the frustration of sticky edges, and possible knife cuts to your baking pan.
These are best when slightly underbaked for a soft fudgy brownies center. Start checking a few minutes before the recommended time if you like them extra moist.

How to Make Snickers Brownies

STEP 1 – Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan or medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting.

STEP 2 – In a large bowl, beat the eggs and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and well-combined.

STEP 3 – Gradually stir the cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix in the vanilla extract.

snickers brownies batter in a glass bowl.

STEP 4 – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients (flour mixture) into the chocolate batter until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.

snickers brownie batter in a glass bowl.

STEP 5 – Gently fold in the chopped Snickers pieces and peanuts.

unbaked snickers brownies in a baking pan.

STEP 6 – Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula so it’s an even layer in the entire pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

STEP 7 – Allow the fudgy snickers brownies to cool completely in the pan then drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the brownies. Place on a cutting board and discard the paper. Slice with a sharp knife and serve.

Serving Suggestions

There is no wrong way to enjoy brownies, that’s for sure. They are great on their own, as a dessert or sweet treat.

Yet you can also pair snickers brownie bar with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of hot fudge, melted marshmallow fluff, or even a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for that extra wow factor.

You can even drizzle our Homemade Nutella on these brownies for an extra shot of nutty chocolate flavor.

Snickers Brownies stacked on a white plate with caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Storage and Reheating

Store any snickers brownie bars leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving if desired.

Can I Freeze Snickers Brownies?

Yes, once completely cooled, you can wrap individual brownies or the whole pan in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Remove from the freezer and thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Can I double this recipe?

You can easily double the recipe. Just use a larger baking dish or two 9×9-inch pans, and be mindful that baking times might need adjusting.

What if my caramel sauce is too thicken for drizzling?

Warm the caramel sauce gently on the stovetop or in the microwave (in short bursts) to achieve a smoother consistency.

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Snickers Brownies

Snickers Brownies are a delightful twist on classic brownies. Imagine fudgy chocolate, gooey caramel, chewy nougat, and crunchy peanuts all swirling together in each bite.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup snickers bars (chopped)
¼ cup peanuts
⅓ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and well-combined.
Gradually stir the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate batter until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
Gently fold in the chopped Snicker and peanuts.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan then drizzle the caramel sauce over the top and serve.

Notes

Be gentle when folding in the dry ingredients and mix-ins to keep your brownies fudgy rather than cake-like.
Allow the melted butter and chocolate to cool slightly before adding to the eggs. If too hot, they might scramble the eggs.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chopped Snickers or peanuts based on your taste. You can also try using different types of chocolate chips (like dark or milk chocolate) for variety.
Brownies are best when slightly underbaked for a fudgy center. Start checking a few minutes before the recommended time if you like them extra moist.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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