“My mother made these for us 45 years ago, my children love them, and my grandchildren beg me to bring them all year”
🍫 Chewy Snickers Brownies
These brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream—fudgy, rich, and bursting with gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and nougat from chopped Snickers bars. Every bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet and salty with that irresistible candy bar twist.
🧾 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dutch-process cocoa | 1/3 cup |
| Instant espresso powder | 1½ teaspoons |
| Boiling water | 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons |
| Unsweetened chocolate, chopped | 2 ounces |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 4 tablespoons (½ stick) |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Egg yolks | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Granulated sugar | 2½ cups |
| All-purpose flour (unbleached) | 1¾ cups |
| Table salt | ¾ teaspoon |
| “Fun-size” Snickers bars, chopped | 16 bars |
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep the Pan
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch metal baking pan. Line the pan with parchment, placing one sheet horizontally and another vertically to form a sling. Butter the parchment thoroughly to prevent sticking.
2. Make the Chocolate Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and boiling water until smooth. Stir in the chopped unsweetened chocolate until fully melted. Then add the melted butter and vegetable oil, whisking until blended.
3. Add the Eggs & Sugar
Whisk in the eggs, yolks, and vanilla until the batter is smooth. Next, stir in the sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Mix in the Dry Ingredients
Gently fold in the flour and salt using a spatula. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix, or the brownies may turn cakey instead of chewy.
5. Layer with Snickers
Spread half the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Scatter ¾ of the chopped Snickers pieces over the surface. Top with the remaining batter and smooth it out. Finish by sprinkling the last of the Snickers on top.
6. Bake to Fudgy Perfection
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The edges should be set and the center just slightly underbaked for that perfect fudgy texture.
7. Cool & Slice
Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1½ hours. Then, lift them out using the parchment sling and allow them to cool completely on the rack—about another hour. Slice into squares once fully cooled.
🎉 Tips for Serving
- For extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
- These brownies keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days—or freeze for longer storage!
