The theme for this month’s Crazy Cooking Challenge was fudge, which was perfectly timed since I had to make Christmas candy for one of our church ministries.
I’ve only ever made the trusty old Fantasy Fudge recipe that is on the Kraft marshmallow cream bottle, so I figured it was about time I branched out a little, and after quite a bit of searching I decided to give this Snickers fudge recipe a try (found at Culinary in the Country).
It was a little time consuming, only because each layer has to be refrigerated before the next can be added, but it was pretty simple to make.
There was plenty left over for us to taste, too, and it really did taste like Snickers! Well, I thought so. The hubby, not so much. He definitely liked it, though. ;)
Snickers Fudge
Ingredient List:
First Layer
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
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
Third Layer
14 ounce package caramel cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fourth Layer
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
First Layer Prep:
Lightly spray 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Over medium heat, melt milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips in small saucepan.
Stir together until completely melted and smooth, then pour into the baking pan.
Spread the mixture evenly with a spatula, then refrigerate until set.
Second Layer Prep:
Melt butter over medium-high heat in saucepan.
Add sugar and evaporated milk and bring to boil.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and quickly mix in marshmallow creme, peanut butter, and vanilla.
Add peanuts to mixture and spread evenly over chocolate layer.
Refrigerate until set.
Third Layer Prep:
Melt caramels and heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
Pour over peanut mixture and refrigerate until set.
Fourth Layer Prep:
Repeat step one.
Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter over low heat until smooth.
Pour over caramel layer and refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting.
Be sure to head over to the Crazy Cooking Challenge to check out all of the other fudge recipes!
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Lyuba said:
OMG!!! This sounds amazing! I have to, have to make it now!
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Amber said:
Delish looking. But the only way I can tell is if you come make it for me! LOL
heidi said:
Oh, I have GOT to try this. It looks crazy good!
Melissa said:
This looks amazing!
Heather said:
oh dear, this looks amazing. Might have to try making this at my girly cooking and baking day coming up.. check out the tootsie roll fudgeI made here! http://itsyummytomytummy.blogspot.com/2011/12/tootsie-roll-fudge.html
Erin @ Making Memories said:
Oh wow! This looks so good. Great pick!!!
Wende said:
Looks awesome!
Nettie Moore said:
OMG- that looks so amazing! I just got home and have to post my fudge recipe! I love your blog and I love your pics and tutorials and writing. You are such a great cook!
Nettie
Sarah E. said:
Oh my….oh my! I love Snickers. As a child, whenever my dad felt guilty for punishing me, he’d always pick me up a Snickers bar to say sorry! I love it! :)
Definitely voting for you :)
Chelsia Rief said:
I am not normally a Snickers fan, but this looks fantastic! I bet it’s a kind of melt in your mouth good :)
Ashley said:
Oh man this is way better then my fudge lol looks so yummy
jennifurla said:
man oh man, the final look is stunning. Love the layers, nice blog too.
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground said:
This looks absolutely fabulous!!!! I’m a fellow ‘Challenge’ participant (#7) stopping by to sy hi. Your fudge is perfectly drool-worthy!
Cares said:
Love Snickers! This looks really decadent!
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies said:
I love Snickers bars so I would go crazy over your fudge.
Hearty Appletite said:
So glad you took the time to scope this out and make it! Yuuuuuum! I made fudge with orange essence from Eager Appetite and it’s super yummy. Check it out!
D @ The Shady Porch said:
Hi! …stopping by from the Crazy Cooking Challenge (#54). Pics look yummy! A little labor intensive but it looks like it’s well worth it! Love snickers!
Little Mommy, Big Appetite said:
This looks AMAZING.. the winner in my book, hands down!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust said:
This. Looks. Amazing!! It looks just like a snickers bar! Pinning for sure. :)
Kim Bee said:
I have this overwhelming desire to do a valley girl voice and OMG you to death with this one. Looks ridiculously good.
Miz Helen said:
Great recipe for the Crazy Cooking Challenge, it is fun cooking with you!
Miz Helen
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family said:
That looks so very decadent.
Jennifer said:
Wow! So many layers but I bet it’s totally worth it. This looks amazing!
kmom14 said:
This looks and sounds delicious! Will have to try it some time.
mindie said:
This looks amazing.
Paige said:
Yummy!
I’m #2 (Nutella fudge w/ sea salt). I would love for you to stop by my blog if you haven’t already :)
http://thecrunchymamacita.blogspot.com/2011/12/nutella-fudge-with-sea-salt.html
Teri @ The Freshman Cook said:
They are so pretty! The sound delicious. Another one for my list!!!
Tina Hudgens said:
Yes, I will be trying this! My husband loves Snickers
Robyn Rasmussen said:
WOW! I have to try this ASAP! It’s been added to my Pinterest collection of things to try in the near future and thanks for the link to a great site for more recipes too! So glad I stopped by from the Delicate Construction link up.
jen @ tatertots and jello said:
That looks amazing!! I just featured it on my TT&J FB page and pinned it :)
xoxox
Jen said:
These bars look seriously DANGEROUS!!! Thanks for linking up to the party, and congrats on being one of the top three! Woot! ~Jen
Tami said:
Oh my- that looks amazing! My hubby is a huge Snickers fan so I know he would die over this fudge. I pinned it for future reference! :)
Kim McCallie said:
Your fudge looks and sounds delicious. I love Snickers!! I’d like to invite you to share your recipe on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/12/sweet-indulgences-sunday-34.html
Erin Kennedy said:
This fudge look and sound amazing. I would love it if you came to link to my holiday recipe swap blog hop. It is my first ever! Love these recipes.
http://www.mythirtyspot.com
-Erin Kennedy
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said:
Gasp! I love Snickers ! Thank you for sharing this!
Amy said:
Oh, this looks so decadent!
Anonymous said:
This looks yummy! I loooove Snickers! can’t wait to try it!
The Better Baker said:
OH.MY.SOUL! This has to be amazingly wonderful. The photo just jumps right out at me…wish I could taste it too. How great to be featured at Totally Tasty Tuesday. My jello pinwheels were featured also. What fun!!
Mandy (Mandy's Recipe Box) said:
I love this! I am featuring it today on Totally Tasty Tuesdays. Thanks for linking it up!
The UDG said:
You have way more patience than I ever will. Layers scare me. The fudge looks delicious, though!
Lolly Jane said:
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Featured this today: http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/wgw-42.html
Thanks for linking up :)
xoxo
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Polds said:
My husband is deployed in Iraq. Do you think if I wrapped each piece individually in foil that it’ll at least hold it’s shape? I’ve sent him Reese’s before and though all mushy, he still ate it. Just curious..,Thanks!
Rebekah L. said:
I’m really not sure how well it would hold up in extreme heat. Probably similarly to the Reese’s.
Jennifer said:
Making it now! Whooo.. That 2nd step was a doozie! Got step 3 cooling in the fridge now. Looks delish!
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Anonymous said:
Having a problem cutting this! The 2nd layer gets really gooey after being at room temp for 10 minutes :( looks a mess! Very frustrated
Rebekah L. said:
Sorry you’re having problems!
I would definitely chill it until it was firm enough to cut cleanly.
Anonymous said:
I did its been chilling outside it my garage and its bout 20 degrees or less outside.. cuts fine.. then I put it back outside to keep chilled 2nd layer doesn’t keep shape and its just a cube of gooey mess.. not sure what happened?
Anonymous said:
Could I have added a bit too much marshmallow creme?
Rebekah L. said:
Maybe. I’ve only made it once and didn’t have that problem so I’m not much help. Very sorry it didn’t turn out for you.
cloudwalker said:
I just made this! I followed directions to a T and it came out perfect! It was easy, fun, and most importantly, it is delicious!! Thank you for this recipe! It is a definite keeper and repeater!
Anonymous said:
I used a 9×13 pan and found out that they turned out very thin. I would recommend either a 9×11 or possibly even a 9×9 for the thickness displayed in the picture.
Rebekah L. said:
That’s odd. I thought I used a 9×13 pan when I made these. It’s been so long now that I don’t remember for sure. Maybe it was 9×11; I don’t have a 9×9.
Tianna said:
Just made this, it turned out AWESOME and looks amazing my husband was very very happy thanks for the recipe :)
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