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There is a sense of satisfaction to it all, writing the posts, taking the pictures, developing the recipes, and then answering emails, replying to offers, and finally posting the new content and spreading the word – usually most of it all at once. The day-to-day is a strenuous gauntlet in multitasking, and I can only really compare it to an athlete who knows that she or he is performing well despite the inexorable encroachment of fatigue, and despite the final score having not yet been posted.
Through it all, ‘irony’ is a word I long ago learned to shy away from using. However, I cannot help but point out the irony that while running a site whose primary focus is food, ‘eating’ is one thing that needs to be consciously worked into the daily schedule. As a result, it isn’t uncommon for any one of us at Living the Gourmet to suddenly find ourselves suffering from the effects of an unintentionally skipped meal, which in turn results in frayed nerves and short tempers. For such moments, the hashtag #WhenImHungry is supremely apropos.
As a result, whenever I’m at Walmart, I like to pick up a bag of SNICKERS®. Not only are they great ‘munch’ material for whenever we’re simply too be busy to sit down for a proper meal, but also because they can be worked exceptionally well into a range of dessert recipes and on the go snacks.
One of my favorite SNICKERS® desserts, combining SNICKERS®, Peanut Butter Squares, and SNICKERS® Almond, is a sinfully decadent Brownie Pie baked inside of a crisp buttery shell. Served equally well cold or warm, and then topped with whipped cream, this is a blissfully rich dessert will quell even the most powerful of cravings.
What are some of your #WhenImHungry stories? What keeps you going through the day? Or how do you quell that midday craving while still keeping on the go? We’d love to hear from you.
SNICKERS® Brownie Pie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening
3-4 tablespoons ice water
Brownie:
1 box Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup SNICKERS® candies, chopped
Whipped Cream for garnish
For the Crust:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, icing sugar and salt. Add chilled butter and shortening. Using a pastry blender, blend the fat into the flour until a crumbly mixture forms. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until a soft, pliable dough forms. Wrap in clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
On a well floured surface, the roll dough out to fit a 9 in" pie plate. Fit the dough into the plate and trim the excess dough. Pierce the bottom of the dough with a fork. If you do not have pie weights, you can either line the top of the dough with aluminum foil and place an oven proof bowl on top of it, or chill it an additional 30 minutes to keep the dough from shrinking in the oven.
Blind bake your crust for 12 minutes. Remove and let to cool slightly before filling.
In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix until a thick brownie batter comes together. Fold in chopped candies.
Pour the batter into the prepared pie shell. Return to the oven and bake about 35 minutes or until the cake tester comes out almost clean. Brownie batter is thick and will set completely once it cools.
Let the pie cool on a wire rack. Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional chopped SNICKERS® candies. Serve and enjoy!
Also, you can enter the SNICKERS® "Who are you when you're hungry?" contest by uploading a personal photo or video from your Computer, Facebook, Instagram or use the SNICKERS® Meme Generator to create something new! Voting begins at Noon on 5/11/15 and ends at 11:59:59AM ET on 7/15/15.
For more great SNICKERS® recipes, as well as for fun stories, check out the SNICKERS® social hub.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Ann says
That looks so yummy♥
And surprisingly easy to do.
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Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says
Snickers is my husband's favorite candy bar ever! He would LOVE this pie!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Only a few more weeks and then I will be eating chocolate till it comes out of my eyes. This recipe is awesome as usual. I think you are adorable in the photo, You remind me of a child in the candy store. So sweet. What keeps me going through the day especially at that midday craving, I usually reach for that candy bar, with chocolate. If that is not available nuts and raisins are my thing. I love the crunch. Then if I really want to be good it would be a piece of fruit, mostly grapes. See I love the finger food, as I am writing at my PC, I enjoy just grabbing something quick. I don't like anything that is gooey when I am craving something. Fabulous post and love your choice of candy bars, Snickers are a favorite. Thanks for sharing, Have a blessed and wonderful week.
Dottie 🙂
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
I can't tell you how much I wish I had some of this right now! It looks and sounds fabulous!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
That brownies. Yum!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Catherine, can I just say that I love that you do step by step photos? It makes them that much more enticing! thanks for sharing this today- It looks delicious!
AnnMarie says
Snickers are one of my most favorite candies making this pie just heaven for me! Pinned to make on a skinny day!!
Cakelaw says
This pie looks amazing. I could inhale the chocolate.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Over the top decadence. WOW!! This is a little bite of heaven. And I love those snickers square--I think I stole everyone from my kids Halloween candy this year LOL!
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says
This is such a good combination of flavors. My kids would love this recipe.
Sharon says
Working from home all day seems like it would be easy to always eat at the right times, but I agree.... sometimes it's really hard to remember to eat something filling. That's when I really need something to bring me back to me! And yes.... this SNICKERS® dessert would be just the thing! #client
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
Absolutely beautiful post - you clearly put such love into these photos and recipe. LOVE this pie!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
OMGosh this is such a sinfully indulgent dessert. We are big Snickers fans in this house! My daughter asked for one, as a birthday present last week, LOL.
[email protected] says
Pure heaven Catherine!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I'm a Snickers fan as it is, but this pie takes the cake! Love it!
heather @french press says
BIG snickers fan here, and this pie looks crazy good; when I'm hungry and cannot stop for a meal I like to pop a few chocolate covered almonds
Comedy Plus says
Oh yummy. May I have mine with vanilla ice cream? I knew that would be okay.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
JessicaJ says
Catherine, this looks amazing! My husband would die and go to heaven 🙂 That definitely means I'm going to have to try the recipe! Have a great day!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Wowsers...this pie looks absolutely delish!! Can't wait to try! 🙂 Pinned!
Linda @ With A Blast says
Amazing, Catherine ! I would love at least 2 slices !
Nettie Moore says
OMG!! This pie looks amazing! I want to dive into my screen! Hubs always has a snickers bar stashed in the glove box, he is drooling over my shoulder! Nettie
Ginny Hartzler says
Deep, dark, rich, and intense chocolate! This would definitely be a drug for me. And one that would make me feel SO much better!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This looks like my ultimate treat meal. I think my husband would LOVE it too.
Abigail says
This pie is absolutely delicious looking and so perfect for a chocoholic like me! Yum!
Abigail says
This pie is absolutely delicious and perfect for a chocoholic like me! Yum!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This pie looks absolutely amazing! Snickers is one of my favorite candy bars, so I can only imagine how good this must taste with brownies added in here. Delish!
Heidy@ The McCallums Shamrock Patch says
I think I have died and went to heaven, this pie looks amazing!
Chiara says
This pie looks delicious Catherine !A warm hug, xoxo
sandie says
Did you say snickers?
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
Snickers is my favorite candy bar, so I am all over loving on this cake. AMAZING
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
WOW - this looks amazing!! I could go for a slice right now!! Pinning and sharing...I need to try this.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be featuring your yummy recipe on #FoodieFriDIY tonight! It looks so good! I'll send some more foodie love your way too! 🙂
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Oh. My. Word. Girl are you kidding me with this??? This is insane. I am drooling like crazy right now! I want this pie so bad! I actually skipped a couple of meals today so this definitely has my name written all over it!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
OMGOSH...these look incredibly amazing. I wish I had a slice of this - I am dying at how impressive this looks. Pinned!
Jennie @ Little Girl Designs says
Wow, this pie looks so incredibly delicious! I'm going to have to try this one. Pinning!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, This is a totally decadent and luscious looking pie! A wonderful chocolate overload... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Betty says
I love snickers, and this pie looks amazing! So decadent! 🙂
Hayley @ Snap Happy Bakes says
Oh my goodness this is a perfect chocolate hit for Easter! Sounds devine #recipeoftheweek
cathy says
Wow! This is mouthwatering amazing! I would love for you to share this at my party Making Memories Mondays that is going on now! Hope to see you there! 🙂
Cathy
Alison says
My husband would love this, snickers are one of his favourite things. Will definitely have to give it a try
Amanda Batcher says
Ohhhhh wow... that looks so delicious!!! Thank you for sharing with Friday Favorites, we love having you 😀
Marta @petiteraisin.ca says
You had me at Snickers...then you threw in the word browine. I fell off my chair. Nicely done. *slow clap* and belly rumble.
Found this on #recipeoftheweek
.:Marta:.
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Drooling! What a spectacular pie! love!!
April J Harris says
Oh my goodness, your Snickers Brownie Pie looks incredibly Catherine! What a treat! Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. I'm sorry it took me a while to get here - it's been a very busy couple of weeks 🙂 Hope to see you at the hop again this week 🙂
K @ EatLoveLive says
Snickers are my fave chocolate bar. I can't wait to try this recipe x
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
This looks beyond decadent! Pinning it pronto!