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These treats are sure to satisfy a sweet tooth! If Snickers candy bars are among your favorites, you just have to try these homemade Snickers bites. They have all the caramel, peanut, chocolate, and marshmallow goodness, and make a tasty bite-sized treat. You can make these no bake sweet treats in about 10 minutes and then just wait for them to set before biting into all that deliciousness.
These mouthwatering homemade Snickers bites are a tasty trio of marshmallow, peanuts and caramel, all enclosed in a chocolate layer.
Do you like making your own candies? You might also like to try homemade Twix bites, Take 5 bites, or caramel apple pretzel bites.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: Even if you don’t have much (or any) candy-making experience, you are going to find homemade Snickers bar bites easy to whip up.
Just 4 ingredients: You might already have them all on hand!
That distinctive Snickers flavor: Enjoy the classic Snickers flavors, just in a smaller bite-sized treat.
Homemade Snickers Bites Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Marshmallow fluff: For the nougat layer. The recipe calls for 7 ounces so just get a 7-ounce jar.
Chocolate chips: Some for the filling and the rest for coating the candy bites.
Chopped peanuts: For crunch and flavor. I used salted peanuts. You can use those or unsalted peanuts if you prefer (I like the sweet/salty combo!)
Chewy caramels: I love to use Werthers Originals in this recipe (you can grab some online!)
How to Make Snickers Candy Bar Bites
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Melt the chocolate: Melt some of the chocolate chips in a microwave.
Add the marshmallow fluff: Mix the marshmallow fluff into the melted chocolate chips until smooth.
Make the candies: Drop spoonfuls of the marshmallow mixture on to parchment paper lined baking sheets.
Let them set: Top the marshmallow bites with chopped peanuts and freeze for 2 hours or until set.
Add the caramel layer: Shape your caramels into disk-shapes (the same size as your marshmallows) and press on top. Chill for 30 minutes more.
Coat them in chocolate: Melt the remaining chocolate and dip the marshmallow caramel disks in there to coat, letting excess chocolate drip off. Chill for an hour or until set.
Substitutions and Variations
Extra nutty: If you’d like, you can top your candy bites with extra crushed peanuts. Make sure you do this right after you dip them in the chocolate so the crushed peanuts stick to the candy.
Chocolate chips: Feel free to switch out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for your favorite kind of chips. You might need a little extra freezing time if you’re using milk chocolate chips. Combine chocolate chips with some coconut oil if you want to make tempered chocolate (it’s a bit smoother that way but I just used the melted chocolate chips without adding oil and mine came out great).
Add a peanut layer: If you have extra time on your hands, you can dip your candy bites once in peanut butter baking chips, let them set, and then dip them again in melted chocolate. This will give your candy bites some extra crunch and peanut butter texture.
Another flavor: A few drops of vanilla extract would be good in these or you could add a little flaky sea salt if your peanuts are unsalted.
Serving Suggestions
For dessert: Snickers bites are delicious after a meal of corn carbonara or cranberry balsamic roast beef.
As a sweet snack: Pair the homemade Snickers with anything from an Irish cream coffee to a peanut butter hot chocolate with caramel sauce on top!
As a dessert topping: Top your next sundae waffle bowls or strawberry tiramisu with chopped Snickers bites to add a contrasting flavor.
How to Store Mini Snickers Bites
Store: You can store your Snickers bites in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If you need to stack them, separate each layer with parchment paper.
Freeze: You can freeze these in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for an hour or so.
Top Tips
Chill until firm: It’s important to chill the marshmallow mixture until firm to the touch.
Work quickly: You need to work quickly when dipping your candy bites. The marshmallow fluff will start to soften as soon as it’s out of the freezer. If they get soft enough that they stretch out when pulled up from the wax paper, put them back in the freezer for 15 minutes and then continue dipping.
Watch your teeth! Although these are great served frozen, the caramel will set really hard so be careful if biting into a frozen one.
Homemade Snickers Bars Recipe FAQs
Sure, substitute chopped almonds or hazelnuts instead of using salted peanuts. They won’t taste as much like Snickers bars or Reese’s peanut butter cups but they’ll still be nutty and delicious.
The recipe makes 16 homemade Snickers bars. They spread a little before freezing so it’s best to use 2 baking sheets with 8 Snickers bar bites on each one (to allow spreading room).
Homemade Snickers Bites Recipe
Homemade Snickers Bites
Ingredients
- 7 Ounces marshmallow fluff
- ½ Cup salted peanuts, chopped
- 3 Cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 16 Werthers Originals chewy caramels
Instructions
- Melt ⅓ cup of chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.
- Combine the melted chocolate and marshmallow fluff in a large mixing bowl. Fold the ingredients together until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the marshmallow mixture onto a pair of 9 x 13-inch baking sheets lined with parchment paper and then top them with a spoonful of crushed peanuts
- Chill the pans in the freezer for about 2 hours, or until the marshmallow mixture is firm to the touch.
- Use your hands to shape the caramels into disks about the same shape as your marshmallow disks.
- Gently press the caramels onto the marshmallow and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Melt the remaining chocolate just like you did before and then dip each disk in the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and return them to the baking sheets.
- Chill your Snickers bites in the fridge for about an hour, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Work quickly: You need to work quickly when dipping your candy bites. The marshmallow fluff will start to soften as soon as it’s out of the freezer. If they get soft enough that they stretch out when pulled up from the wax paper, put them back in the freezer for 15 minutes and then continue dipping.
Watch your teeth! Although these are great served frozen, the caramel will set really hard so be careful if biting into a frozen one.
Nutrition
These homemade Snickers bars are like miniature versions of regular Snickers candy. They combine marshmallow fluff, semi sweet chocolate chips, peanuts, and caramels for a really scrumptious result. Whether you enjoy one or two as a sweet snack with coffee or have them for dessert, you’re sure to love the authentic Snickers bar flavors. This homemade version of delicious Snickers bars is so good.
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
I’m obsessed! All the caramel and peanut flavors made these an instant favorite.