Chewy Snickers Brownies

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There’s nothing like a pan of chewy, chocolate-packed brownies to put you in a good mood—especially when they’re stuffed with gooey Snickers pieces.

These brownies are ultra-fudgy, satisfy even the strongest cravings, and come together with just a few pantry staples. If you’re a fan of chocolate and caramel, you’ll want to bookmark this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This

Ultimate Chocolate Fix: Each bite is intensely rich and fudgy, with a deep chocolate flavor that truly satisfies.
Snickers Upgrade: Gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and creamy nougat from the Snickers melt right into the brownies, creating pockets of candy bar goodness.
Chewy & Indulgent: These brownies are perfectly chewy around the edges and irresistibly soft in the center.

Ingredients

1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
16 fun-size Snickers bars, chopped

Directions

Get the Pan Ready:
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch metal pan. Line it with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over the sides to make lifting easier. Butter the paper, too.
Mix Chocolate Base:
In a big bowl, whisk the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and boiling water until smooth. Add the chopped unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted. Mix in melted butter and oil.
Add Eggs and Sugar:
Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla until the batter looks glossy and smooth. Stir in the sugar until everything is blended.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Fold in the flour and salt with a spatula just until you don’t see any more dry flour.
Layer with Snickers:
Pour half the brownie batter into your prepared pan and smooth it out. Scatter three-quarters of the chopped Snickers over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter on top and gently spread it out. Sprinkle the remaining Snickers over the surface.
Bake:
Bake 30 to 35 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Set the pan on a wire rack and cool for about 90 minutes.
Cool and Cut:
Use the parchment to lift out the brownies. Let them finish cooling (about an hour). Cut into squares and enjoy!

Tips

For extra-easy chopping: Freeze the Snickers for a bit before you cut them up.
Let them cool: If you cut the brownies before they’re fully cool, they might fall apart (but they’ll still taste great).
Mix it up: Swap in Milky Way or other candy bars for a twist.