No Bake Crispy Snickers Bars
These irresistible bars combine chocolate, nougat, gooey caramel, and peanuts with a crispy cereal twist. No baking required—just layer, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips divided, 6 oz per layer
- 11 oz butterscotch chips divided, 5.5 oz per layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup per chocolate layer
- 3 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal 1½ cups per chocolate layer
- ¼ cup unsalted butter for nougat layer
- 1 cup granulated sugar for nougat layer
- ½ cup evaporated milk divided, used in nougat and caramel layers
- 7 oz marshmallow creme for nougat layer
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter for nougat layer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for nougat layer
- 1½ cups lightly salted peanuts, roasted and chopped
- 11 oz caramels such as Kraft, unwrapped
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 6 oz chocolate chips, 5.5 oz butterscotch chips, and ½ cup peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in 1½ cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal until fully coated. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm (about 15 minutes).
- In a saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and ¼ cup evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in 7 oz marshmallow creme, ¼ cup peanut butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold in chopped peanuts.
- Spread nougat mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer and refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
- Melt 11 oz caramels with ¼ cup evaporated milk in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Spread caramel over the nougat layer and refrigerate until firm.
- Repeat the first chocolate layer: melt remaining 6 oz chocolate chips, 5.5 oz butterscotch chips, and ½ cup peanut butter. Stir in 1½ cups Cocoa Pebbles.
- Spread the top chocolate layer over the caramel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares using a greased or warm knife for clean cuts.
Notes
Customize with different nuts like almonds or cashews. For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle sea salt over the caramel layer before adding the top chocolate. These bars freeze well—wrap individually for easy grab-and-go treats.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
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