Snickers Bar

Directions

1. 1
   Line a 9x9 inch pan with foil, leaving enough hanging over the edges to use as handles to remove candy, when ready to cut.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine all P.B.
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   Nougat ingredients, EXCEPT powdered sugar.
4. 4
   With an electric mixer on HIGH speed, beat until creamy.
5. 5
   Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
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   When the mixture has the consistency of dough, remove from the bowl and press evenly into the greased, foil lined pan.
7. 7
   Place in refrigerator.
8. 8
   Place caramel layer ingredients into a small heavy duty saucepan that has been lightly sprayed with PAM(caramel will not stick as easily).
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   Melt caramels over low heat, stirring often.
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    When the caramel mixture is soft and all the caramels have melted, add the peanuts and stir in well.
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    Pour over the refrigerated nougat in the pan, smoothing into an even layer.
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    Cool in refrigerator.
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    When the layers are firm, melt the chocolate chips and shortening(if using), in a double boiler, over low heat.
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    Stirring often.
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    When the mixtures in the pan have hardened, remove candy from pan using foil ends to lift it out.
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    Cut into 4x1 inch bars.
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    Set each chunk on the tines of a fork and dip into the melted chocolate.
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    Tap the fork against the side of the pan to knock off any excess chocolate.
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    Then place on waxed paper to cool at room temperature(less than 70 degrees F.) This could take several hours, but the bars will set best this way.
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    You can speed up the process by placing the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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    Store covered in a cool place.