No Bake Snickers Crunch Bars

 No Bake Snickers Crunch Bars

This recipe was my challenge for the month.  I always need a good challenge now and then to keep me on my toes. I decided that I needed to make something so delicious…so spectacular… so different.  So I made a combination of my two favorite candy bars…. Snickers and a Nestles Crunch!  What did I get?  Layers of chocolate mixed with crunchy Cocoa Pebbles, and an irresistible nougat center with lots of gooey caramel.  Can I say it was easy?  Easy yes, but  time consuming as you follow each step for all the layers. They are so worth it!  This recipe makes a lot so be prepared to freeze them or invite friends and family over to enjoy! 

No Bake Snickers Crunch Bars

 

Crunchy Top and Bottom Layer

12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

11 oz butterscotch chips divided

1 cup creamy peanut butter divided

3 cups Cocoa Pebbles divided

 

Nougat Layer

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

¼ cup evaporated milk

7 oz marshmallow cream

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

1½ cups roasted lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Layer

11 oz bag caramels, unwrapped

¼ cup evaporated milk

Crunchy Bottom Layer

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine half of the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a large microwave safe container.  Microwave on high heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chips are fully melted and the mixture in smooth.  Stir in Cocoa Pebbles until fully coated. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.  Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

 

Nougat Layer

In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring until butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved.  

Bring mixture to a boil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Remove from heat.

Stir in marshmallow creme until completely combined. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until combined. 

Fold in peanuts. Pour the nougat layer over the chilled chocolate bottom layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

Caramel Layer  

Combine unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a microwave-safe container and heat on high for 1 minute. Stir and heat on high in 30 second intervals until caramel is completely melted.  Spread caramel over the top of the chilled nougat layer.

Crunchy Chocolate Top Layer

Repeat the bottom layer. Combine remaining half of the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a large microwave safe container. Microwave on high heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chips are fully melted and the mixture in smooth. Stir in Cocoa Pebbles until fully coated. Pour mixture on top of the chilled caramel layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Bars should be refrigerated until ready to eat. Cut and serve.

  




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