Snickers Brownies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
4. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack.
5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and heated through. Stir in the chopped peanuts.
6. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownies, spreading evenly. Refrigerate to set.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
8. Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
9. Chill in the refrigerator until the ganache is set, about 1-2 hours. Cut into squares before serving.

Chef’s Tips

• For a chewier brownie, reduce the baking time slightly and check for doneness at 18 minutes.
• Enhance the chocolate flavor by adding a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the brownie batter.
• Use chopped Snickers bars in addition to the peanuts for extra Snickers flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Approximate calories: 450, Protein: 8g, Carbs: 50g, Fat: 25g

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