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Monday, May 02, 2005

Snickers Fudge

Snickers Fudge

For the first layer

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter

For the second layer

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

For the third layer

14 ounce package caramel cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream

For the fourth layer

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

To make the first layer

In a small saucepan over low heat, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir often until completely melted and smooth. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking pan lightly coated with nonstick spray. Using an off-set spatula, spread the mixture to an even layer and place in the refrigerator until set.

To make the second layer

In a medium heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Mix in sugar and evaporated milk. Once it comes to a boil, let cook 5 minutes while stirring. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir in peanuts. Pour over the set chocolate layer and use an off-set spatula to gently spread mixture in an even layer. Place in the refrigerator until set.

To make the third layer

Place the unwrapped caramel cubes and heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and stir until the mixture has completely melted and is smooth. Pour in the pan and quickly spread to an even layer with an off-set spatula. Place in the refrigerator until set.

To make the fourth layer

In a small saucepan over low heat, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir often until completely melted and smooth. Pour over the third layer and use an off-set spatula to spread to an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

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Comments on "Snickers Fudge"

 

Anonymous Erin said ... (11/30/2006 03:19:00 PM) : 

Wow! I think I just went into sugar shock. In all seriousness though, those would make great holiday gifts. Thank you for the recipe. Beautiful photo as well.

 

Blogger Kt said ... (11/30/2006 04:27:00 PM) : 

This looks great! I'm going to have to try it -- thanks!

 

Blogger Joe said ... (11/30/2006 08:43:00 PM) : 

Erin and KT - Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we did!

 

Anonymous Anonymous said ... (12/01/2006 02:20:00 AM) : 

That looks amazing. What size pan do you suggest?

 

Blogger Scott said ... (12/02/2006 09:07:00 PM) : 

Joe,
I used a 9x13 sprayed with Pam, but I had great difficulty getting the fudge to release. I refrigerated between each layer and waited an hour before cutting. Any thoughts?

Also, How did you get such perfect cuts??

 

Blogger Joe said ... (12/02/2006 09:44:00 PM) : 

Anon - In the directions I notated the use of a 9 x 13" pan.

 

Blogger Joe said ... (12/02/2006 09:45:00 PM) : 

Scott -

I used a metal 9 x 13 and didn't have any issues with release. I did use Pam (w/flour) but I'm not sure if that would have made much of a difference. I just used a sharp knife and got clean cuts!

 

Anonymous Jill said ... (1/20/2007 06:18:00 PM) : 

OMG...I took this to a Christmas party, the hit of the party. i lined my pan with foil and it lifted right out, cut like a charm...only one problem, it doesn't transport so well. All the chocolate tops slid off...otherwise it was yummy...next time i'll cut it at the party.

 

Blogger Joe said ... (1/24/2007 09:07:00 PM) : 

Jill - Glad to hear it went over well!

 

Anonymous Anonymous said ... (3/28/2007 05:28:00 PM) : 

My friends and I make this during our holiday baking and candy making sessions. The nougat layer can get thick and is really sweet so we have adjusted the recipe.

We use a 1/2 sheet pan, double bottom and top choclate layers, double the caramel, and do a single (as listed) of the nougat with extra peanuts in it.

Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removing it from the pan a sinch.

Everytime I make it for my family, it is the first thing gone.

 

Anonymous Anonymous said ... (10/23/2007 12:20:00 PM) : 

I plan on trying this recipe. As someone said, this looks like a great Christmas gift recipe.

Did anyone try using parchment paper to line the pan? I would not bake without it. I had given up on making decent cookies until I started using parchment on the cookie sheet.

Parchment also works great for covering the top of a cake to prevent it from browning too much. Even if the batter sticks the paper, it will release as soon as the cake cools, if you are patient and don't try to remove it too soon.

I just discovered this blog. It's great!

 

Blogger Joe said ... (10/23/2007 10:00:00 PM) : 

Anon - you can certainly use parchment if you desire!

 

Blogger Lola said ... (10/25/2007 03:13:00 PM) : 

Hey Joe, the ingredient list for layer 2 includes 4TB of butter, but the instructions for making layer 2 doesn't mention the butter. What do we do?

 

Blogger Joe said ... (10/25/2007 03:51:00 PM) : 

Lola - the directions should say "melt butter" over medium-high heat in the first line of the "to make the second layer" paragraph. Hope that helps!

 

Anonymous Anonymous said ... (11/18/2007 05:15:00 PM) : 

I had a problem with the third layer, getting in to spread evenly and easily it was to hard. Any tips?

 

Blogger Joe said ... (11/18/2007 10:05:00 PM) : 

Anon - Maybe your ratio of caramel cubes to cream was off or it was cooled too long before spreading. That's the only think I can think of that would cause that issue.

 

Anonymous Leigh said ... (12/05/2007 10:34:00 AM) : 

Thank you!! You have saved me. I made this several years ago for the family and my brother-in-law loved it. We moved shortly after that and the recipe was lost. Every year he requests the "Snickers Dessert". I have tried several other variations but none even came close til now. You have made me and my family very happy. Merry Christmas!

 

Anonymous ifryfood@aol.com said ... (12/12/2007 07:45:00 AM) : 

this was the best. i doubled the recipe and made a large pyrex, but next time i double i wont double the the 2nd layer(with the peanut butter) it made it too thick, double everything but the 2nd layer. everybody loooovveeed it.

 

Blogger Kt said ... (5/20/2008 09:53:00 PM) : 

Hey Joe, just thought I'd let you know that I finally made this recipe tonight, and it's great! Thanks so much!

 

Anonymous Arica said ... (7/31/2008 08:49:00 AM) : 

My mom made this for me awhile ago but im starting to get the itch for it again. Thanks!!

 

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