Easy Snickers Candy Bar Fudge Recipe

Easy step-by-step instructions to make Snickers fudge! Like the classic treat, this candy bar fudge has layers of fluffy nougat, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts coated with sweet milk chocolate.

Enjoy this no-bake, no-candy thermometer recipe; made with easy and simple ingredients anytime. Great for the holidays or anytime you have a next-level Snickers craving. 

Try my other no-bake fudge recipes, like this Hot Chocolate Fudge, Sugar Cookie Fudge and these elegant Champagne Truffles. 

I made this fudge for my mom. When I was a kid, she would go grocery shopping her one guilty pleasure was buying herself a Snickers bar and putting it in the freezer, she would enjoy it throughout the week. I love that memory! Plus I made these Snicker bar (cookies) for a good cause!

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Cookies for Kids Cancer

This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give.

This year we are raising money for Cookies 4 Kids’ Cancer, which is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for new, innovative and less-toxic treatments for childhood cancer.

Since 2008, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has granted nearly $18 million to pediatric cancer research in the form of 100+ research grants to leading pediatric cancer centers across the country. From these grants have stemmed 35+ treatments available to kids battling cancer today.

Help us raise money for this important cause! Donate through our fundraising page.

Another exciting thing is that Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is in a matching window with their friends at OXO, meaning OXO will be matching every dollar raised through the end of 2023, up to $100,000. Whatever money we raise will automatically double on our fundraising page!

How to Make Snickers Fudge

Step 1 | Mix the first layer

First, line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper so the fudge will be super simple to remove from the pan.

Next, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a small bowl and heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir the ingredients, microwave for another 20 seconds, and stir until the chocolate mixture is creamy and smooth.

Then, pour it into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer and set it in the freezer to harden.

Step 2 | Make the Nougat Layer (second layer)

Prep and measure out your nougat ingredients, making the process go faster. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and evaporated milk, bringing the ingredients to a boil.

Continue cooking for three more minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat and mix in the marshmallow cream, peanut butter, and vanilla while the ingredients are still hot.

Next, stir in the chopped peanuts until they are well incorporated, and pour the peanut mixture over the chocolate layer, spreading evenly. Return the pan to the freezer.

Step 3 | Make the Caramel Layer (middle layer)

Then, add the caramels and evaporated milk to a small saucepan, cooking over medium-low heat. Stir the ingredients constantly until the caramel is smooth and melted. Add the caramel layer to the pan in the freezer, returning it to continue chilling after creating an even layer.

Step 4 | Top Layer

For the top chocolate layer, repeat the same instructions as the bottom chocolate layer. Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds, stirring between, until the mixture is silky-smooth. Then, pour an even layer on the caramel layer and smooth with an offset spatula.

Step 5 | Chill, slice, and serve!

Finally, refrigerate the pan for at least an hour or place it back into the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove the Snickers fudge by grabbing the parchment paper and placing it on a cutting board. Then, cut the fudge into small cubes to serve. Enjoy!

If you enjoy this easy Snickers fudge recipe, try my Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge with festive holiday sprinkles that can be swapped out to match any occasion, and Easy Hot Chocolate Fudge, ready in minutes! 

Variations

Nut-Free Snickers Fudge Recipe

For peanut-free fudge, try using sunflower or cookie butter instead of peanut butter and omit the peanuts or swap them out for another safe nut.

Gluten-Free Fudge 

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, meaning the ingredients do not typically contain gluten. Be sure to double-check all of your ingredients. 

More of your Favorite Chocolate Bar

Add Snickers bars chopped into small pieces to one of the layers of fudge for more irresistible candy bar flavor!

Substitutions

• If preferred, add texture to the recipe with chunky peanut butter.
• Try this recipe with almonds or other nuts roughly chopped.
• Bring a creamy flavor with white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate. Or try semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
• If desired, swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar, producing a richer flavor.

How can I use leftover evaporated milk?

If you’re left with extra evaporated milk, there are many ways to use it, not allowing it to go to waste! Here are some delicious ideas:

• Make it your tea or coffee creamer replacement.
• Make soups extra creamy with evaporated milk.
• Add it to mashed potatoes instead of milk to have a unique richness and creaminess.
• Make hot chocolate!
• Add it to pasta sauce.
• Replace the milk in your smoothies with evaporated milk.
• Evaporated milk is excellent for creamy dips, like queso or nacho cheese sauce.

Storage Tips for Candy Bar Fudge

Refrigerate – Fudge may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature, the caramel may ooze a bit, but nobody seemed to mind. Or store leftover fudge in the fridge for up to 10 days in an airtight container or baggie.

How to Freeze Leftover Fudge

Keep your homemade fudge for up to six months by storing it in an airtight container in the freezer. Then, enjoy a bite straight from the freezer or let it thaw overnight in the fridge to serve the next day.

Best treats to serve with this recipe for Snickers Fudge

Make yourself a candy and treat station for the holiday season! This creamy fudge will shine when paired with these Crockpot Peanut Clusters, this fun Sugar Cookie Fudge and our favorite Shortbread Cookies.

Best Drinks to Serve with Snickers Fudge Recipe

This easy recipe deserves a great drink to pair with it, and here are a few of my favorites, but be sure to browse through all of my holiday drinks. Try this Crockpot Wassail (non-alcoholic), our favorite Hot Chocolate and this Christmas Morning Chai Latte. 

More Delicious Peanut Butter Recipes

• Buckeye Bars Recipe
• Crockpot Peanut Clusters
• Chocolate Fluffernutter Whoopie Pies
• Easy Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

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