Homemade Snickers Candy Bar Recipe

Step 6: Caramel and Peanut Layer

- Combine 1/4 cup evaporated milk, 1.5 Tablespoons butter, and pound of caramels in the (cleaned) small pot.
- Heat on low, stirring frequently, until the caramels have melted into the milk and butter.  Be careful not to burn the caramel - it can stick if you're not careful!  (I toasted mine slightly, which turned out to be just fine.  Check out the pics below to see how I created a thicker pot bottom.)
- Allow to cool until it's not going to burn you.
- Coarsely chop the 1.5 cup peanuts, and stir into the caramel.
- Pour caramel/peanut mixture into your pan, and spread in an even layer.
- Stick the pan back in the freezer to set.

Note: I accidentally (don't ask) added the peanuts into the nougat layer, which is not the canonical Snickers format and breaks up the nougat's mouth feel.  While you can do it as pictured, I recommend following my written instructions for better results.

Comments

[spitxandxfire]

How long did you let it sit in the freezer? Until frozen or until solid?

[duck_tape_]

a double boiler might work well for melting the caramel

[canida]

You're right!  That would be the perfect tool, but I didn't have one at hand and am lazy. ;)

[titanium_geek]

bowl over a small pot with water in it?

[claton]

lawl

[barbridg]

 Or just microwave it on low, or a sauce setting.

[canida]

I've never microwaved caramels - you're right, that would probably work well!  Next time I'll give it a shot.