If you’re looking for a recipe for fudgy brownies, look no further. These Snickers brownies with whipped ganache frosting are the fudgiest, most decadent and delicious brownies ever to come out of my kitchen.
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Hey look! It’s the Leaning Tower of Brownies! I think I could have fixed that tilt in Lightroom but. . . I didn’t.
My love for chocolate knows no bounds. But, for the first time in my life, I think I need a break from it. (Fellow chocoholics out there, I hear you gasping, but hear me out.)
- At present, my back is aching because I spent almost half an hour cleaning a huge splash of chocolate off the ceiling of my kitchen. I don’t have a clue as to how I splashed brownie batter up there, but I did.
- Cookie’s normally golden coat is dappled brown with cocoa powder; I tried to get a picture but she kept rolling over and her belly, fortunately, isn’t covered in cocoa.
- I just changed my shirt for the second time today. Both of my previous shirts had to go in the wash because someone—surely not me—dripped chocolate on the others. (And I never wear an apron because the two I own are so cute I’m afraid of staining them.)
So there you go. I’m a mess all because of my obsession with finding the perfect brownie recipe. I’ve been maniacally testing brownies since Friday, pausing only for sleep and water and the occasional banana, and my kitchen (and T-shirts) make this fact plain.
But all the laundry and back aches are totally beyond worth it, because I have found THE recipe. My perfect, extra-fudgy, supremely rich, make-me-swoon brownies. And as a bonus, they’re packed with Snickers. Snickers really do satisfy.
These Snickers brownies are the most decadent brownies I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring nearly whole and I have the stomach ache to show for it. Please cut your brownies smaller than I cut mine—more than two bites is just unnecessary. Delicious, but really unnecessary. And by cutting them smaller you’ll have enough brownies to feed a huge crowd of people.
It’s win-win!
I drenched my brownies in caramel sauce and topped them with salted peanuts to make them an extra-special, dinner-party-worthy dessert, but you certainly don’t have to do this.
You could also skip the frosting if you’re short on time or don’t want to take that extra step. These brownies are rich enough without it.
To make the Snickers brownies a little less rich, feel free to use less instant espresso powder—the espresso powder makes the chocolate flavor really deep.
OK, I’m off to complete some kind of a chocolate detox. Is there a 12-step program for chocoholics?
Don’t forget to leave a comment and a recipe rating below if you try these Snickers brownies! And post a pic over on Instagram too–tag @theitsybitsykitchen so I can see!
These Snickers brownies are rich and decadent and this recipe makes enough to feed a crowd!
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 4 2/3 cups 28 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
- 6 eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 1.65 Snickers bars, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- caramel sauce for serving if desired
- roasted salted peanuts for serving if desired
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 13- by 9-inch glass baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang around the edges. Spray foil generously with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour. Set pan aside.
- Combine the butter, 2 2/3 cups (16 ounces) of the chocolate chips, and the 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Heat until butter and chocolate are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly so you don’t scramble your eggs.
- Whisk together the eggs, espresso powder, vanilla, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the chocolate mixture a couple of tablespoons at a time, whisking after each addition; once all of the chocolate mixture is incorporated; set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Sift together 1 cup of the flour, the baking powder, and the salt in a small mixing bowl. Stir into the cooled chocolate-egg mixture until just combined.
- Combine the remaining 2 cups of chocolate chips with the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a small mixing bowl. Fold into the chocolate-egg mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange the chopped Snickers in a single layer over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and smooth with a spatula. Bake for 35 minutes—the brownies will not be firm but don’t bake them longer. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
- Place heavy cream in a small pot set over medium heat; heat until cream just starts to steam.
- Place chocolate in a medium mixing bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Allow to sit for 3 minutes, then whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Beat the cooled ganache with an electric mixer set to low; gradually increase the speed to medium-high. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the ganache becomes light and fluffy. Spread over the cooled brownies, then refrigerate to set frosting. Slice into bars. If desired, drizzle caramel sauce over the brownies and sprinkle with salted peanuts just prior to serving.
Brownies adapted from Savor the Moment
Frosting adapted from How to Bake Everything
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
I need a 12 step program to “Kels” but would much rather have one of these snickers brownies!
Kelsie says
I’ll send you some! We’ll just forget about recovery from chocolate addiction!
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
Wow now thats true dedication to find just the perfect brownie recipe! HaHa, I can’t believe you got chocolate on the ceiling and Cookie. But I have to say judging by the pics and description it was all worth it!! Sometimes I need a break from chocolate to and then over night that need is gone come morning lol. Take care.
Teesh Osita says
If there’s a 12 step program, sign me up! I know I need to lose all this chocolate weight. You should definitely consider splashing batter up the ceiling a feat because I don’t really know how you pulled that off unknowingly! 😀
Carlee says
I have yet to end up with chocolate on the ceiling… that I know of anyway! You have given me a new kitchen goal! I am a terrible mess in the kitchen as well, but that is part of the fun of it! These look amazing, but that goes without saying. Now excuse me while I run to the kitchen in search of an emergency chocolate fix!
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
I am wondering how I missed these decadent brownies!! The pictures are so tempting!! I wish I could indulge in these right away! I can’t tell you how much I seem to love them :*
Kelsie says
I knew all my fellow chocoholics would love these :). Thank you Deepika!
lynne hoareau says
Okay firstly….Hello…My name is Lynne, and I am a Chocoholic…… OMW I am so making these. I Love Brownies, and your recipe sounds amazing! decadent! delicious! and all those good things that brownies are all about.
Secondly, apron…what is that…I don’t even own an apron, so need I say more, I certainly understand the change of shirts 🙂
and, Thirdly, Cookie sweet Cookie, I would have loved to have seen a pic or two with you and the cocoa powder, 🙂
Have a great weekend Kelsie 🙂 x
Kelsie says
Hahaha! Thank you Lynne! Silly Cookie is just too much sometimes 🙂
dawnyucuiscooking says
I am known to get a little messy in the kitchen too. These brownies are worth getting a little messy, they look delicious. If I made these I think I would eat the whole pan. Love the Snickers in these.
Kelsie says
Thank you Dawn! Kitchen messes are the only kind I don’t mind cleaning up 🙂
Emma @ Lights, Camera, BAKE! says
Sounds like a big dat in the kitchen and I can totally relate! Especially on the quest for the perfect chocolate brownie. They look prefect to me and are definitely going on my to bake list!
Kelsie says
Thank you Emma! Have a great weekend!
grace says
i’ve seen what people refer to as “fudgy brownies” before but they’ve never looked this fudgy! wowza! what a decadent treat. 🙂
Kelsie says
Awwww thank you so much Grace! Have a great weekend!
kitchenriffs says
Mmmm, brownies. Never met one I didn’t like. I know how much you sacrificed finding the ultimate brownie recipe, but rest assured it was not in vain. We’re all VERY appreciative. 🙂 This looks terrific — thanks.
Kelsie says
Haha! It’s tough work but someone’s gotta do it! Thank you!
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
ahhh these sound so decadent!! also, i think it takes real skill to somehow manage to get brownie batter up to the ceiling (;
Kelsie says
Haha! That’s what I’m going to tell myself next time I spend foreverrrrr cleaning: Kelsie, you have serious skills 🙂 Thank you Heather!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
Although I wasn’t lucky enough to have Snickers bars (as well as all other famous bars) when I was a kid (these bars weren’t available in Russia until the 90th), snickers have been my favorite for two decades now. Well, along with Twix and Bounty. So I’m totally craving these decadent brownies (Tell me you’ve kindly shipped some to me, Kelsie). With lots of chocolate and caramel drizzle. Yeeeeessss please. I feel I’ve just gained a few pounds by looking at this beauty:)
Kelsie says
I hope you’ve been making up for lost time then! I can’t imagine not growing up with Snickers :). Hope you’re having a great week, Ben!
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says
ha ha ha i can relate SO much to this post! I was making ice cream the other day, my husband was like, um George – why are there specks of cream all over the coffee machine and up the walls? mum just bought me a lovely new apron that I am also terrified to wear because it’s too nice!!! this brownie recipe though holy smokes, that frosting looks amazing!!!!!!! gimme!
Kelsie says
Hahaha! Blogger problems 🙂 Maybe we should just cut arm holes in tarps and wear those–who cares if they get ruined! Thank you Georgie!
Maria Doss says
Living in the Bay area, my family loves to enjoy the scrumptious treats from Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco. Though my kids indulge on the sundaes, I always end up settling with a piece of their world famous brownie.Your brownie looks EXACTLY like those, with no exaggeration!!!! This sounds like a recipe that needs to be locked in a vault.
Kelsie says
Thank you so much Maria–that is such an honor 🙂 You are SO LUCKY to live near Ghirardelli Square. I think if I lived nearby I’d weigh 3000 pounds!
pakistanirecipesinurdu says
Your recipes really inspire.I loved your way of cooking.Best recipes of all the times.I made fudgy snickers brownies ganache frosting its taste also awesome.Before this, i Made Punjabi Murgh Pulao Recipe for my husband his taste also yunny and delicious.Sharing a link of Punjabi Russian Salad with you: ( https://pakistanirecipespoint.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/punjabi-yakhni-pulao/ )
Kelsie says
Thank you!