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Homemade Carob Snickers + Birthday Thoughts

January 23, 2014

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Homemade Carob Snickers

I wrote awhile ago about the things from my youth I’d like back.  But lately, seeing as it’s January, the time of new beginnings, and today in particular, since it’s my 24th birthday, I also realize I am fully prepared and excited to move forward.  Last year on my birthday, I had hopes for a great year full of awesome things.  I’m sad to report I feel in mostly the same place as last year.  No successful writing career, no best friend, no first date.  Just me and my dreams.

But the truth is, maybe I wasn’t ready, really ready, for all those things last year.  Not mentally, emotionally, or even physically prepared to have all my hopes and dreams suddenly turn into reality being thrust at me.

Homemade Carob Snickers

This year, though, I know I am ready.  I am open to great things heading my way.  I know for certain I actually do want to move away from the place that’s been my home for my entire life to a new, warmer place where the possibilities are endless.  I want to meet new people, visit new places, create a new home.  I just have to figure out how to do it . . . but I will.

I know the writing projects I’m working on are the best of my life.  I needed to write and read and make mistakes to learn and become a better writer.  It is only a matter of time now until someone in a position of far more power than me takes notice.  It is going to happen.  Dreams are about to come true!

Homemade Carob Snickers

If I needed proof other than my own feelings, my horoscope provided it.  I pretty much never read my horoscope, always afraid it will say something bad.  But in the latest issue of Elle, it was calling my name.  So I read it, and I am thrilled I did.  It said all kinds of love, career, and social opportunities are headed my way.  Neiman Marcus shared a similar one on their blog that said I’d have a “magical year.”  Oh, yeah!  Bring it on, because I am ready!!!

You know what else I’m ready for more of?  These Homemade Carob Snickers.  I crave candy bars all the time, but since I’m allergic to chocolate, I can’t eat them.  So for my birthday, I treated myself to homemade candy.  I’m not gonna lie to you, these are kind of complicated and time consuming to make.  But Ashley from Not Without Salt’s recipe is amazing.  It’s easy to follow and the results are better than I ever imagined.  This caramel is by far the best I’ve ever made.  Plus, if you want to spend a few hours in the kitchen, having fun, these are a great thing to make and worth every single second they take. 

Homemade Carob Snickers

If you aren’t allergic to chocolate, you can, of course, use milk or dark chocolate to coat them.  I covered half in carob and half in white chocolate.  I can’t pick which I like better.  With the soft peanut butter nougat, gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and crispy coating, these are pure heaven!  So here’s to hoping my 24th year is as great as these Snickers!

Homemade Carob Snickers

 
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Homemade Carob Snickers + Birthday Thoughts


  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: About 40 candy bars 1x
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Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Nougat

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (I used Skippy Natural)

Caramel

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted depending on your preference – I used unsalted)
  • ½ teaspoon Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling

For assembly

  • 2–3 cups carob chips (I used Chatfield’s)
  • 2–3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 3–4 tablespoons vegetable shortening divided

Instructions

  1. Make the nougat. Butter a 9 by 13 inch pan and line it with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal later. Lightly butter the parchment.
  2. In a small to medium saucepan, gently stir together sugar, corn syrup, honey, and water, being careful not to get sugar on the sides of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, insert a candy thermometer, and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 275 degrees F.
  3. While the syrup cooks, whip the egg white to stiff peaks. Because it is only 1 egg white it is difficult to do in the stand mixer, but it can be done. I did it in a large bowl with the hand mixer, which worked well. Take caution when adding the syrup and then beating the finished mixture. It becomes very stiff, so it is difficult to control the mixer. My egg white never quite got to stiff peaks and the recipe still worked.
  4. When the egg white is whipped and the syrup has reached temperature, immediately remove the syrup from the heat and slowly pour the syrup into the egg white with the mixer running on low. Try to avoid hitting the beater. Increase the speed and beat until the nougat cools slightly and has turned stiff and glossy, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined. Spread the nougat into an even layer in the prepared pan. Allow to cool while you make the caramel.
  6. Make the caramel. In a large saucepan, gently stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water, being careful not to get sugar on the sides of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and insert a candy thermometer. Continue cooking caramel until it reaches 300 degrees F. You may gently swirl the pan if some of the caramel turns color before the rest.
  7. Once the caramel reaches 300 degrees F, add the cream and butter, then continue cooking until the caramel reaches 248 degrees F. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts and vanilla. Pour the caramel over the nougat. Smooth into an even layer and sprinkle with Maldon salt. Cool at room temperature for 40 minutes. Then cool completely in the refrigerator for at least an hour and up to overnight.
  8. Assemble the candy bars. Remove the pan of nougat and caramel from the refrigerator. Cut into bite sized pieces. Melt ½ the carob chips in a microwave safe bowl with about 1 tablespoon of shortening in 30 second increments, stirring in between to promote melting and prevent burning. When the carob is fully melted, using a fork, dip 1 piece of the nougat/caramel into it and cover completely. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining carob. The process is the same for the white chocolate chips as well.
  9. Once all the candy bars have been coated, place in the refrigerator to set completely. Bars may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer, individually wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature about 30 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Not Without Salt

Additional cooling time may be required.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:15 am

    This is giong to be an AWESOME year for you, I can tell! I mean…you kicked it off with these snickers…and what could be better?!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Thanks, Joanne!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Eccard says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:58 am

    I will be calling to sing Happy Birthday as usual but I will also say it here! I can’t believe you will be 24….and I really do feel like this is your year! Make it happen. You have so much going for you. You’re beautiful, smart, funny, so you have a great foundation. Now build on that!

    And the candy bars look fabulous…..

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Thanks for your sweet comment, and constant support, Debbie! I really appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:59 am

    This is so going to be YOUR year, Laura! Stay positive and great things will come 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Thanks, Becky! And thank you for the awesome tweet yesterday. It totally made my day 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    January 23, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Happy Birthday!!! Welcome to 24–so far I’m diggin’ it 🙂 (I got engaged so maybe 24 will be full of things starting for you toooo!)

    LOOVE these homemade snickers-that you can actually eat! hooray!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Kayle! I’m feeling good about 24 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday! What a great way to celebrate!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Thank you, Jocelyn!

      Reply
  6. Ansh says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    This will be an awesome year for you ! Happy Birthday! May you have a blessed year!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Ansh 🙂

      Reply
  7. Deb says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    What a lovely post form the dreams and goals to the intoxicating recipe! Carob never looked so good!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Deb!

      Reply
  8. Ashley says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Happy happy birthday!! I hope that you have a wonderful year filled with lots of awesome things : ) These homemade candies sound delicious – I really need to experiment more with making candy at home!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Making candy is my favorite! It’s so much fun and the results are insanely delicious.

      Reply
  9. Christina @ Sweet Pea's KItchen says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Happy birthday! Here’s to an awesome year! 🙂 BTW I wish I had about a dozen of these little bars right now! Yum! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Thanks, Christina 🙂

      Reply
  10. stan the man says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Happy Birthday Laura! Wishing you much happiness and success in your new year. Continue the quest for writing, and also the delicious recipes which we all enjoy!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:09 am

      Thank you so much for leaving a comment, Stan! It means a lot 🙂

      Reply
  11. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    January 23, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Happy, happy birthday! What a way to celebrate! Believe it and it will happen!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:09 am

      Thanks, Abbe 🙂

      Reply
  12. Johlene says

    January 24, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Sorry I missed it.. Happy Birthday for yesterday!!!
    This recipe looks really yummy and I agree maybe it´s a change for a new scene, when you young and dont have too many responsibilities, is when you can do these things.. the older you get the harder it gets and the more set in your ways you become.. Have a happy weekend! Xx

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Thanks, Johlene! Have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
  13. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    January 24, 2014 at 9:44 am

    These bars look SO delicious!
    I’m not one for change…I find it scary. But change can be good. It’s partly how we grow, right? Plus, most decisions aren’t forever. Meaning, you can always move back home if that’s what you desire. 🙂 I wish you much luck and happiness on these new journeys!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Change is very scary, but then sometimes you realize it’s what is totally necessary for life to be awesome. Thanks, Tina!

      Reply
  14. ATasteOfMadness says

    January 25, 2014 at 12:02 am

    Happy birthday!
    I am loving these snickers bars, now I don’t need to go out and buy them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Those look seriously amazing. I hope this year all of your dreams come true!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 26, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Thanks, Karen!

      Reply
  16. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    January 26, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Happy happy belated birthday!! I hope this year is full of all the changes you want!! It’s scary to make big changes but they are always worth it. These snickers bars are just amazing!!! Perfect way to celebrate the new year.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Changes are definitely scary, but I agree that they can be amazing and worth it. You never know until you try! Thanks, Zainab!

      Reply
  17. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    January 26, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope you realize your dreams. Me? My dream is to have one of these! They look great — thanks.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thanks, John! These Snickers are definitely a dream come true 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Happy belated Birthday, Laura! May this year be full of many positive changes! 🙂
    I love that you made your own snickers with carob…I love snickers!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thanks, Ruby!

      Reply
  19. vanillasugarblog says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    been dying to make homemade Snickers!
    and HAPPY BIRTHDAY doll!
    xoxo!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 29, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much! You would love these Snickers!

      Reply
  20. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:33 am

    This year is the year! As long as you believe in yourself, you’ll go far. These bars look amazing. I’m drooling just looking at them.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 29, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I am definitely trying to believe in myself, but that is sometimes easier said than done. Thanks for the pep talk, Jennie 🙂

      Reply
  21. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    February 1, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I bet this year will be as awesome as these bars! Dreams keep us going and is the action that makes them happen. Happy belated birthday Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 2, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Thanks, Paula! I love your inspirational words!

      Reply

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