This recipe for homemade snicker cups is truly delightful. Making your own homemade chocolates is a lot simpler than you think!
My husband is a chocoholic. He’ll tell you he can go without it, but I have my doubts. He’s been enjoying all of the baked goods I’ve been making, but he prefers proper chocolates rather than cookies or cakes. I made these especially for him.
It was my first attempt at candy making and I thought I’d have to have a few more attempts before perfecting the recipe enough to post, but they came out amazing!
Needless to say, my husband was a very happy man! I know snickers are milk chocolate, but I don’t make anything with milk chocolate I only use dark chocolate. If you prefer milk chocolate, feel free to use it instead.
If you love these, give my Homemade Coconut Mounds Cups and Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle cups a try.
To make these, I used 2-inch silicone liners. You can get them on Amazon here (#paidlink)
Please note that this recipe includes Golden Syrup which is common in English baking and I’ve fallen in love with it since moving here. I think it adds an extra depth of flavor. I know it can be hard to find in the US, so you can buy it on Amazon by clicking here. (#paidlink). If you require a substitution, in this recipe corn syrup can be used in its place.
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Let’s Make Snicker Cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Dark Chocolate chopped
- ½ cup salted peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and syrup in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it becomes caramel-colored.
- Add the butter & the cream stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla.
- Melt the chocolate melt chocolate in a microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds at a time (stirring in between) until the chocolate is smooth and fluid,
- Using a 1⁄2 teaspoon measuring spoon, drop it into mini paper cupcake liners spread evenly using a paintbrush.
- Allow to harden in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- After the chocolate has hardened, fill all the cups with caramel and top with the chopped peanuts. Brush the rest of the chocolate over the tops of the cups and place in the refrigerator to set. Don’t chill any longer or the caramel will become too hard and chewy.
Susan Harju says
What is Golden syrup?
Erren says
Hi Susan, It’s a hard thing to explain. It’s refined from sugar cane. I’m told the best substitute is a combination (half and half) of light corn syrup and light molasses. I don’t know where you are located. I live in England and here you can get it at any grocery store. I come from NJ and I used to be able to get it at whole foods and I’ve seen it at trader Joes, Fairway and a few other markets. You can also order it on Amazon.com. If you are outside the UK or US, I don’t know how to direct you other than the substitution I suggested.
Erlene says
I love Snickers. These looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing on The Weekend Social.
Marlys (This and That) says
I think I have died and gone to heaven.. These are wonderful.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Oh my goodness, are these amazing! I’m not usually the dessert maker here, but wow!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Goodness gracious, one giant yum!
Dawn @ Pin-n-Tell says
Umm… YUM!! They look so scrumptious! I so have to pin this for future reference. I. Need. To. Make. These. (like yesterday!). Thanks for sharing 🙂
Erren says
Hi Dawn, 🙂 Please let me know if you make them!
Paula Parker says
Not sure if my last comment went through. This recipe is simply====GREAT! Love the dark chocolate. It’s simple, it looks tasty. A happy find>
Paula Parker says
Yum! They look so delicious! And easy-peasy! Love dark chocolate, so this right up my alley. Thanks for the recipe!
Erren says
Hi Paula,
So glad you like them! I’m going to be doing more cups, so check back 🙂
Erren says
Thank you, Rachel! I’ve gotten so much great feedback on this, I’m going to do a whole collection of cups based on different chocolate bars!
Barbara Morrison says
what is golden syrup?
Erren says
Hi Barbara, It’s a syrup that’s similar to golden corn syrup. It’s available at some trader Joe’s and Amazon.com. You can use corn syrup or golden corn syrup as a substitute.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These are seriously heavenly! I love a good homemade cup-of-goodness, and Snickers are the perfect thing. All that caramel…yum!