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Make your own version of a classic candy bar with these delicious layered treats. Every mouthful gives you that perfect mix of chocolatey goodness, soft nougat, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts.
Once you've tried making these at home, you won't want the ones from the shop anymore. The freshly made nougat and just-melted caramel make them super yummy.
Key Ingredients:
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Makes the silky outer layer
- Marshmallow creme: Creates the fluffy nougat
- Caramels: Gives that signature sticky layer
- Roasted peanuts: Brings the necessary crunch
- Peanut butter: Makes chocolate layers more flavorful
- Heavy cream: Helps caramel flow better
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Step-by-Step Guide:
- Create Base Layer
- Melt together chocolate and peanut butter
- Add to your lined baking dish
- Make sure it's even all over
- Pop in freezer until solid
- Make Nougat Layer
- Mix up marshmallow with peanut butter
- Slowly work in the powdered sugar
- Put this mix on top of your chocolate base
- Sprinkle peanuts on top
- Add Caramel
- Heat caramels with some cream
- Drizzle over your nougat layer
- Push it right to the edges
- Let it cool until firm
- Finish and Cut
- Add final layer of chocolate mix
- Let everything cool completely
- Use warm knife for cutting
- Keep in the fridge
Getting amazing layers comes down to being patient - don't rush the cooling steps if you want them to look store-bought.
Managing Heat:
Making these in a cool room will help everything set properly as you build your layers.
Keeping Fresh:
They'll stay good in your fridge for about two weeks if wrapped up right.
Try Something New:
Switch to bitter chocolate or add almonds instead for a different flavor.
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Ways to Serve:
Make tiny squares for a party snack or wrap each piece in wax paper for cute presents.
Pro Advice:
- Go for a really sharp knife
- Warm your knife in water between slices
- Don't let melted chocolate start to cool
- Have everything measured before starting
I've learned from making tons of candy that watching your temperatures and letting layers cool properly makes all the difference when creating these tasty treats at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What’s a double boiler for?
- It stops chocolate from scorching and keeps it nice and smooth.
- → How should I store these?
- Pop them in the fridge for up to two weeks. Serve chilled.
- → Milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
- Sure! Use milk chocolate chips if that’s your thing.
- → Why chill each layer?
- It makes sure they set well, so you get sharp, clean cuts.
- → Can these go in the freezer?
- Absolutely. Keep in an airtight container for up to three months.