No Bake Crispy Snickers Bars
Ingredients:
Crispy Chocolate Top and Bottom Layer:
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
11 ounces butterscotch chips, divided
1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
3 cups Cocoa Pebbles, divided
Nougat Layer:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
7 ounces marshmallow creme
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups roasted lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Layer:
11 ounces KRAFT caramels or caramel bits
1/4 cup evaporated milk
Instructions:
Crispy Chocolate Bottom Layer:
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine half of the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in half of the Cocoa Pebbles until fully coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
Nougat Layer:
In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Stir in marshmallow creme until combined. Then, stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Finally, fold in the peanuts.
Pour the nougat layer over the chilled chocolate bottom layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
Caramel Layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the caramel is completely melted.
Spread the melted caramel over the chilled nougat layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
Crispy Chocolate Top Layer:
Repeat the bottom layer process. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until the chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the remaining Cocoa Pebbles until fully coated. Pour the mixture over the chilled caramel layer.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Serving:
Once the bars are fully set, cut into squares and serve. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Enjoy your decadent no-bake crispy Snickers bars!
