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    Home » Recipes » Fudge, Marshmallows & Candy

    Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge

    Published: April 16, 2020 · Updated: December 4, 2020 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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    This microwave Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge combines all the great flavors of your favorite candy into an easy-to-make dessert everyone will love.

    Stack of Microwave Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge with caramel, peanuts and chocolate

    Why this recipe works:

    This outrageous dessert doesn't actually have any Snickers in it, however this fudge is made up of all the best components we love about a Snickers: chocolate, peanuts, caramel.

    Because there are different layers, it may seem like a complicated recipe, but the entire recipe is made using a microwave and it's mixed my hand. Super easy.

    Here's how to make it:

    1. The recipe starts with a chocolate layer. Just melting pure chocolate cools too hard so I softened it up with some peanut butter. The chocolate and peanut butter are gently melted in the microwave, added to the bottom layer of a lined pan, and placed in the freezer.
    2. Next comes the caramel and peanut layer. These are added on top of the chocolate layer and again frozen.
    3.  The top is the peanut butter fudge layer. The fudge consists of melted peanut butter and butter mixed with confectioners sugar and vanilla. This, again, is made using the microwave. The fudge is spread on top and chilled in the freezer.
    4. Once the fudge is done you can transfer it to a cutting board to cut it with a sharp knife.

    Pan of peanut butter fudge cut into 16 squares

    Recipe Tips:

    • Peanut butter - I used crunchy peanut butter with no added sugar. There's enough sugar in this fudge that I personally feel a sweetened peanut butter would be too much. I also really liked the little chunks throughout.
    • Peanuts - Easy method is to buy roasted peanuts. Alternatively, you can use whole raw peanuts, slightly toast in a pan on the stove over low heat while constantly shaking to prevent burning, and then transfer to a clean towel to rub the skins off the roasted peanuts. 
    • Caramel sauce - Easy method is to buy a jar. Otherwise, I highly recommend you try making your own homemade Salted Caramel Sauce.
    • Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, however if your house is warm the fudge will be very soft and better kept in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can store it in airtight freezer bag in the freezer for longer. 

    Close up picture of peanut butter fudge with caramel, peanuts and chocolate layers

    Related recipes:

    If you love homemade fudge, here are my favorite recipes that are easy to make at home.

    • Five Minute Microwave Fudge
    • Vanilla Fudge
    • Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
    • Easy Brown Butter Pecan Fudge
    • Eggnog Fudge

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

    This microwave Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge combines all the great flavors of your favorite candy into an easy-to-make dessert everyone will love.

    Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge

    This microwave Snickers Peanut Butter Fudge combines all the great flavors of your favorite candy into an easy-to-make dessert everyone will love.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
    Scale: 64 pieces
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    chocolate layer

    • 6 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
    • ½ cup peanut butter

    caramel layer

    • ½ cup caramel sauce
    • ¼ cup peanuts (more if desired)

    fudge layer:

    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup peanut butter
    • 16 ounces powdered sugar (measures a little more than 4 cups)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Prepare an 8x8 cake pan by lining with parchment paper or foil.

    chocolate layer:

    • Combine chocolate and peanut butter in microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power, stir, and repeat until just melted. Pour into prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to spread an even layer on the bottom. Transfer dish to freezer to harden.

    caramel layer:

    • Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the caramel over the chocolate. Spread to cover. Then sprinkle the peanuts on top. Return the pan to the freezer.

    fudge:

    • Combine the butter and peanut butter in a large microwave safe bowl (I used glass) and cover with a large plate. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. Be extremely careful as this mixture will be very hot and melted.
    • Add the powdered sugar and stir well until everything is fully combined and smooth. Add the vanilla and stir to combine.
    • Transfer the warm fudge to the pan and use the spatula to make an even layer. If it gets hard to spread, use the spatula to pat it down - this will give you a nice smooth surface if you pat fast enough.
    • Cut a square of parchment paper the size of the fudge and cover completely (you want the parchment touching the fudge). Refrigerate refrigerate until cool, about 1-2 hours.
    • To cut, lift fudge out of pan and transfer to a cutting board. Pull away parchment. To get a nice clean cut, I boil water and add it to a tall glass. Then I set my largest sharpest knife sit in the hot water. Before every slice, wipe the knife and any excess fudge off for a clean cut, then repeat for each cut.
    • Cut into 16 two inch pieces for full dessert sized portions or 64 one inch pieces if you prefer bite sized treats.

    Notes

    Nutritional information based on one square inch piece.

    Recipe Tips:

    • Peanut butter - I used crunchy peanut butter with no added sugar. There's enough sugar in this fudge that I personally feel a sweetened peanut butter would be too much. I also really liked the little chunks throughout.
    • Peanuts - Easy method is to buy roasted peanuts. Alternatively, you can use whole raw peanuts, slightly toast in a pan on the stove over low heat while constantly shaking to prevent burning, and then transfer to a clean towel to rub the skins off the roasted peanuts. 
    • Caramel sauce - Easy method is to buy a jar. Otherwise, I highly recommend you try making your own homemade Salted Caramel Sauce.
    • Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, however if your house is warm the fudge will be very soft and better kept in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can store it in airtight freezer bag in the freezer for longer. 

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This recipe was originally published in April 2015 and has been updated with helpful information and recipe tips. Don't worry - I didn't change this easy fudge recipe one bit!

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    Comments

    1. CJ

      July 28, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      This recipe was a disaster. First page the 1/2 cup peanut butter is left off so if your not careful you'll use way too much peanut butter in the first step. 16 ozs of what should be SIFTED powdered sugar is 2 cups not 4 so use however much you like! No need to mess with parchment paper or foil just lightly rub some butter on the pan. Leaving the butter and peanut butter in for 4 mins scorched it. Caramel never sets up properly. No need to boil water just use hot tap water. Tweak this so you don't waste time or money.

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      • Krissy

        September 10, 2015 at 2:02 pm

        Hi CJ. Although I appreciate your feedback, I looked at your comments against what I had in the recipe. I don't see how someone would put too much peanut butter in the chocolate layer because I have each of the layers broken down in the ingredients and instructions. 16 ounces of powdered sugar is 16 ounces of powdered sugar. I state 4 cups because that's about how full it made my measuring cup, but since that can vary based on whether its sifted or not, I listed the metric weight. As with any recipe, you can grease rather than use parchment, however I prefer parchment. I cooked my peanut butter and butter for 2min, stirred, then 2 more minutes as the recipe stated and there were no issues. Perhaps there's something wrong with your microwave? My caramel set perfectly so I'm not sure what you may have done wrong there. Hot tap water does work fine when slicing fudge... I just like to go the extra mile and boil the water for a very hot knife. -Krissy

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      April 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Oh god... these fudge bars look AMAZING. I seriously wish I had a couple to devour now.

      Reply
    3. Lynn | The Road to Honey

      April 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Yes, yes, yes. I exercised today so it's A-OK for me to be naughty, right? These little squares of fudge look divine. So divine that I am now closing my eyes and making a wish that a plateful will magically appear on my counter.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        April 13, 2015 at 3:31 pm

        Lynn - you think exactly like I do. - Krissy

        Reply

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