Prepare to be utterly delighted by these incredibly fudgy Snickers brownies! Each square offers a truly decadent experience: an intensely rich, dense chocolate center, crowned with a beautifully thin and glossy crackle top, and generously loaded with irresistible pockets of gooey, chewy Snickers pieces. This isn’t merely a brownie; it’s a sublime creation, elevated to pure brownie heaven by the beloved candy bar.

Ultimate Fudgy Snickers Brownies: Your New Favorite Indulgence

Welcome to your new favorite dessert! This recipe brings you intensely fudgy, irresistibly gooey, and perfectly chewy brownies, ideal for satisfying any chocolate craving or making any day feel a little more special. Whether it’s a Monday pick-me-up or a weekend celebration, these brownies are guaranteed to impress. Grab your ingredients, and let’s embark on this delicious baking journey!

Why These Snickers Brownies Are an Absolute Must-Try

This isn’t just another brownie recipe; it’s a carefully perfected method designed to deliver a show-stopping dessert. Here’s what sets our Snickers brownies apart:

• Unrivaled Fudginess: Forget dry, cakey brownies. Our recipe guarantees a dense, moist, and deeply rich chocolate experience that melts in your mouth with every bite.
• That Coveted Crinkle Top: Achieve the hallmark of a truly exceptional brownie – a thin, glossy, and beautifully crackled crust that hints at the fudgy goodness beneath.
• Gooey Snickers Surprises: Generous chunks of Snickers are folded throughout the batter, creating pockets of chewy caramel, crunchy roasted peanuts, and rich milk chocolate that burst with flavor and texture.
• Perfectly Balanced Sweetness: Despite the indulgent addition of Snickers, the overall sweetness is meticulously balanced, allowing the profound chocolate flavor to remain the star, without being overwhelmingly sugary.
• Surprisingly Simple: Despite their gourmet appeal, these brownies come together effortlessly, largely thanks to our efficient one-bowl preparation method, which means less cleanup and more time to savor your creations!

The magic behind these brownies stems from a harmonious blend of fundamental brownie ingredients and a few special additions that intensify the chocolate flavor and introduce exciting textural contrasts. We start with the classic quintet – butter, chocolate, eggs, flour, and sugar – but the real secret lies in the precise measurements and the quality of each component.

The Craft of Fudgy Brownies: Essential Ingredients and Their Precision Roles

Creating brownies with that perfect fudgy, dense texture isn’t accidental; it’s a direct result of understanding the role of each ingredient and adhering to precise measurements. Even slight adjustments can dramatically alter the final texture, so for a truly sublime result, trust and follow this recipe’s specifications closely.

The Core Components: Butter, Chocolate, Eggs, Flour, and Sugar

• Unsalted Butter: The cornerstone of richness and moisture. The exact amount of butter in this recipe is calibrated to provide a luscious, moist crumb without making the brownies greasy. An excess leads to an oily texture, while too little can result in dry, crumbly squares.
• High-Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate: This is where the profound chocolate flavor originates. Using a good quality semi-sweet chocolate, whether chopped from a bar or premium chips, is paramount. Its slightly lower sugar content compared to milk chocolate ensures a deep, intense chocolate base that beautifully complements the sweetness from the Snickers bars.
• Large Eggs (Room Temperature): Essential for binding the ingredients, contributing to the rich, fudgy texture, and helping to form that signature crackle top. Using eggs at room temperature is crucial as they emulsify more effectively with the other ingredients, leading to a smoother batter and a more consistent final product.
• All-Purpose Flour: Provides the necessary structure. The precise measurement of all-purpose flour in this recipe is carefully designed to achieve that desirable fudgy density. Too much flour will inevitably lead to a cakey brownie, sacrificing the sought-after chewiness. Conversely, too little flour can result in a brownie that struggles to hold its shape or becomes excessively greasy.
• Granulated Sugar: Beyond merely adding sweetness, sugar is vital for achieving the glossy, crackled crust and enhancing the brownies’ moistness. In this recipe, the sugar content is intentionally lower than many traditional brownie recipes. This is a deliberate choice because both the semi-sweet chocolate and the added Snickers bars contribute significant sweetness, allowing us to maintain a harmonious, chocolate-forward flavor profile.

Each ingredient is chosen and portioned with meticulous care. To ensure you achieve the very best outcome – intensely fudgy, perfectly textured brownies – please resist the urge to substitute or modify these core ingredients. Accurate measurement is truly the key to unlocking brownie perfection here.

The Secret Enhancers: Vanilla, Espresso, and Salt

While the core ingredients lay the foundation, these humble additions take your brownies from simply delicious to truly unforgettable:

• Pure Vanilla Extract: A timeless flavor enhancer, vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic depth that beautifully complements and rounds out the rich chocolate notes. It’s a small addition that makes a big difference.
• Instant Espresso Powder: This is my secret ingredient for virtually all chocolate-based desserts! Instant espresso powder doesn’t impart a coffee flavor to your brownies; instead, it acts as a flavor amplifier, magically deepening and intensifying the chocolate, making it taste richer and more profound. If you don’t have it, your brownies will still be fantastic, but it truly adds an extra layer of complexity you’ll appreciate.
• Salt: A seemingly minor ingredient, but incredibly powerful. In any sweet recipe, a touch of salt is crucial. It brightens all the other flavors, cuts through the richness, and perfectly balances the sweetness, ensuring the brownies are neither bland nor cloyingly sweet. A little pinch makes all the difference!

The Star Attraction: The Irresistible Snickers Swirl

And now, for the element that makes these brownies truly unique: the glorious Snickers bar! Generously chopped Snickers pieces are folded into the batter, introducing a magnificent array of flavors and textures that transform every bite:

• Gooey Caramel Pockets: Experience pockets of sweet, sticky caramel that melt and swirl into the warm brownie, creating an incredible molten experience.
• Crunchy Roasted Peanuts: A delightful nutty crunch provides a wonderful textural contrast to the soft, fudgy brownie, adding depth and a savory counterpoint.
• Chewy Nougat Goodness: The distinctive chewiness of Snickers nougat adds another exciting layer of texture, making each bite more engaging.
• Extra Milk Chocolate: The milk chocolate coating from the Snickers bars further reinforces the overall chocolatey richness, creating a multi-layered chocolate profile.

The ingenuity of this recipe includes a clever trick: tossing a portion of the chopped Snickers with a little flour before adding them to the batter. This simple step helps suspend the candy pieces evenly throughout the brownies, preventing them from sinking to the bottom of the pan and ensuring every slice is packed with Snickers goodness.

Snickers Brownies Recipe

Snickers Brownies

By Shinee Davaakhuu

These Snickers brownies are intensely fudgy in the center, boast a beautiful thin crackle top, and are generously loaded with gooey, chewy Snickers bites for the ultimate brownie experience!

Prep Time: 32 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yields: 16 squares

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Ingredients

• 6 oz (170gr) mini Snickers bars, chopped into small pieces
• 1/3 cup (75gr) unsalted butter
• 4 oz (115gr) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup (135gr) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup (85gr) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional, but highly recommended)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. Ensure the parchment paper hangs over two opposite sides, creating “handles” for easy removal of the baked brownies.
2. Chop all the Snickers bars into small, uniform pieces. Reserve approximately one-third of the chopped candy to sprinkle on top of the brownies later. Take the remaining two-thirds of the Snickers pieces and toss them with a tablespoon of all-purpose flour in a small bowl. This light coating of flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
3. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate and the unsalted butter. Place this bowl over a saucepan containing about an inch of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the mixture occasionally until both the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
4. Once melted, remove the bowl from the heat. Stir in the granulated sugar until it is thoroughly combined with the chocolate mixture. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes; this crucial step prevents the eggs from scrambling when they are added.
5. Add the large eggs to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until well incorporated. Then, stir in the pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
6. To the wet ingredients, add the remaining all-purpose flour, instant espresso powder (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon *just until you see a few streaks of flour remaining*. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Immediately after, gently fold in the floured Snickers pieces until they are just distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with your spatula. Bake for 18 minutes. At this point, carefully remove the pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle the reserved chopped Snickers over the surface of the partially baked brownie. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for another 4-6 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter). The edges should appear set, and the top will display a beautiful, thin crackle.
8. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This step is absolutely essential for achieving fudgy brownies that cut cleanly. Cutting them warm will result in a messy, crumbly texture. Once fully cooled (which may take a couple of hours), use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire brownie slab out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board, slice into 16 even squares, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 187 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 10g
• Sugar: 16g
• Sodium: 84mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Expert Tips for Achieving Brownie Perfection Every Time

Follow these tried-and-true tips to ensure your Snickers brownies are nothing short of spectacular:

• Do Not Overmix the Batter: This is arguably the most crucial tip for fudgy brownies. Once you add the flour, mix with a light hand, stirring only until just combined. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which leads to tough, chewy, and cakey brownies rather than the desirable fudgy kind. A few small streaks of flour are perfectly acceptable before you add the Snickers.
• Avoid Overbaking at All Costs: The second most vital rule for fudgy brownies. Brownies continue to cook subtly from residual heat after they’re removed from the oven. For that quintessential fudgy texture, they should appear slightly underbaked in the very center when you take them out. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter, and definitely not perfectly clean.
• Cool Completely Before Cutting: Patience is truly a virtue when it comes to brownies! Warm brownies, while tempting, are structurally delicate and will crumble or be difficult to cut cleanly. To achieve those clean, neat squares and ensure the dense, fudgy texture sets properly, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack in the pan. For even sharper cuts, you can chill them in the refrigerator for an hour after they’ve cooled to room temperature.
• Always Line Your Baking Pan: A simple step that saves a lot of hassle. Lining your baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on two opposite sides, creates convenient “handles.” These allow you to effortlessly lift the entire cooled brownie slab out of the pan, making slicing incredibly easy and mess-free.
• Flour Your Add-ins: This brilliant trick helps distribute your chunky additions evenly. Tossing the chopped Snickers (or any other mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips) with a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking, ensuring every single square is packed with flavor.
• Quality of Ingredients Matters: While the recipe is straightforward, the quality of your main ingredients, especially the chocolate and butter, can significantly impact the final flavor. Opt for good quality semi-sweet chocolate for the richest, most satisfying results.
• Room Temperature Eggs: As mentioned, using room temperature eggs helps them incorporate more smoothly into the batter, leading to a more consistent texture and contributes to that desirable crackle top.

Customization and Delicious Variations

While these Snickers brownies are absolutely perfect as written, don’t hesitate to get creative and personalize them:

• Swap the Candy Bar: Experiment with your other favorite candy bars! Chopped Milky Way, Mars, Twix, or even Reese’s peanut butter cups would be fantastic. Be mindful of the overall sweetness if using particularly sweet candy bars.
• Add More Crunch: For an extra layer of texture, fold in a handful of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds along with the floured Snickers.
• Double Chocolate Dream: Swirl in some additional chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white chocolate) for an even more intense chocolate experience.
• Salted Caramel Drizzle: Once the brownies are cooled, a generous drizzle of homemade or good-quality store-bought salted caramel sauce on top would be an exquisite, gourmet touch.
• Pretzel Crunch: For a sweet and salty twist, consider folding in some crushed pretzels along with the Snickers.

Storing Your Fudgy Snickers Brownies

Proper storage is key to keeping your brownies fresh, moist, and delicious for as long as possible:

• Room Temperature: Store cooled Snickers brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. To maintain optimal freshness, place a piece of parchment paper between layers if stacking them.
• Refrigerator: For those who prefer a firmer, chewier brownie texture, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For the best flavor and texture, allow them to come to room temperature before serving, or enjoy them chilled for a delightful contrast.
• Freezer: These brownies freeze beautifully! For longer storage, wrap individual squares tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months without losing quality. Thaw at room temperature for an hour or two before serving, or microwave briefly for a warm, gooey treat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Snickers Brownies

What kind of chocolate should I use for the best fudgy brownies?

For the most intensely fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor, I highly recommend using a good quality semi-sweet chocolate bar, which you then chop into small pieces. High-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips are also a great option. Avoid milk chocolate as it can make the brownies excessively sweet, and unsweetened chocolate might result in a flavor that’s too bitter for this specific recipe.

Can I use a different size baking pan?

An 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan is perfectly sized for the thickness and baking time specified in this recipe, yielding substantial squares. If you opt for a larger pan (e.g., a 9×13 inch), your brownies will be thinner and will bake significantly faster, so you’ll need to closely monitor and adjust the baking time accordingly (likely reducing it by 5-10 minutes). Conversely, a smaller pan will result in much thicker brownies and will require a longer baking time to cook through.

How do I know when my brownies are perfectly done?

The edges of the brownies should appear set and slightly firm, while the very center should still look a tiny bit soft but not jiggly or liquid. When you insert a toothpick into the center, it should come out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter. If the toothpick comes out completely clean, it’s a sign that your brownies are likely overbaked and will have a cakey rather than fudgy texture.

Why did my brownies come out cakey instead of fudgy?

The two most common culprits for cakey brownies are overmixing the batter and overbaking. Overmixing the flour develops too much gluten, which leads to a tough, cake-like consistency. Ensure you mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients only until they are just combined. Secondly, overbaking dries out the brownies, robbing them of their fudgy nature. Always remove them from the oven when the center still looks slightly underbaked.

Can I use full-size Snickers bars instead of mini ones?

Absolutely! You can use any size of Snickers bars. The key is to chop them into consistent, bite-sized pieces (aim for roughly 1-inch chunks) to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the brownies and are easy to eat in each square.

Is the espresso powder truly necessary?

While not strictly necessary, instant espresso powder is highly recommended. It won’t make your brownies taste like coffee; instead, it acts as a flavor enhancer, deepening and intensifying the natural chocolate flavor, making it richer and more complex. If you don’t have it, your brownies will still be delicious, but you might miss that extra layer of profound chocolate taste.

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