Snickers for Dad

OH MY!!! Jason and I made this as a possible Christmas present for my Dad. My Dad loves Snickers, but because of a story that happened years ago (I can't tell the story just in case this story might get me sued) he has not had a Snicker for decades. I looked on the internet to find a recipe to make them at home. This was pretty easy and well worth the little extra time to make them rather then buying them. This is soooooooo good! Yes I know it is not a Bitman recipe, but boy this is going to stay in the recipe box to be used FOREVER!!!

Things You'll Need:
1/4 c. light corn syrup
2 T. Butter
1 T. vanilla extract
1/8 c. peanut butter
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. powdered sugar
35 indv. Kraft carmels
1 c. dry- roasted unsalted peanuts
1-12oz. bag milk chocolate chips


1) In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup corn syrup, 2T. Butter, 1T. vanilla, 1/8 cup peanut butter and 1/2 tsp. salt. Mix on high until creamy.

2) Add 3 cups powdered sugar slowly with mixer still on high until it looks like dough.

3) Remove dough from the bowl and with your hands, press into a greased 9x9 inch pan. Refrigerate.

4) Melt the caramels in a small pan over low heat.

5) When the caramel is soft, mix in the peanuts.

6) Pour the mixture over the refrigerated dough in the pan. Let cool in the refrigerator.

7) When the refrigerated mixture is firm, melt the chocolate over low heat in a double broiler or in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking time.

8) When mixture in the pan has hardened, cut it into 2x1 in. sections.

9) Set each chunk onto a fork and dip into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the bowl or pan to knock off any excess chocolate.

10) Place the chunks on waxed paper to cool at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker cooling.