The first time I pulled a pan of these Outrageous Snickers Brownies from my oven, my entire kitchen transformed. The rich, chocolaty aroma was so intense and comforting, it felt like a warm hug. I remember the anxious, hopeful wait for them to cool just enough to slice, watching the gooey caramel and chopped Snickers peek through the cracked, glossy crust. That first bite was a revelation—a perfect marriage of fudgy brownie, chewy caramel, salty peanuts, and creamy chocolate that instantly became my go-to dessert for cheering up a tough day or celebrating a small victory. It’s not just a brownie; it’s an experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 full-size Snickers bars, chopped into bite-sized chunks
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- ¾ cup store-bought soft caramel sauce (or dulce de leche)
Trust me, using unsalted butter is non-negotiable here—it lets you control the salt level perfectly against the sweet caramel. I’ve tried this with Dutch-process and natural cocoa, and while both work, the natural unsweetened cocoa powder gives that classic, almost fudgy brownie tang I adore. And please, don’t skip the salted peanuts! That salty crunch is the secret weapon that cuts through the sweetness and makes the Snickers flavor truly sing. As for the caramel, a good-quality, squeezable sauce works perfectly; no need to make your own unless you’re feeling extra ambitious.(See the next page below to continue…)