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Snickers Snack Cups

Decadent and irresistibly rich, these Snickers-inspired cups deliver the classic candy bar flavor in a bite-sized format. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, each layer offers a harmonious blend of chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and crunchy peanuts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • cup smooth peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Line a standard muffin pan with 12 paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips by heating for 1 minute, stirring, and then continuing in 30-second intervals until fully smooth.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate into each liner and spread to cover the base evenly. Transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill.
  • In a separate small microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits with water. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating in 20-second increments until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  • Fold the chopped peanuts into the caramel mixture and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Keep aside.
  • Retrieve the muffin pan from the refrigerator.
  • Portion 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture into each chocolate base, spreading evenly.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the caramel-peanut mixture atop the peanut butter layer.
  • Finish with another 2 teaspoons of the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, smoothing the top.
  • Refrigerate until the chocolate layer is completely firm.