Monster Pie

 Also known as Monster Snickers Pie

The girls got this recipe from the demo kitchen that they attend with grandma once a month. It is very sweet with a cookies crust and chocolaty goodness.It was a success at Thanksgiving. Recipe makes 2 pies. Crust: 1½ cups creamy or chunky peanut butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated white sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (I used Crisco) 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4½ cups old fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup chopped Snickers candies (about 10 Fun Size Bars, cut into eighths) Filling: 2 c milk chocolate chips 1 c heavy cream ½ c chopped peanuts, divided 1 c caramel , divided Garnish (optional): Whipped cream Additional caramel sauce Additional chopped Snickers Instructions Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two pie pans with nonstick cooking spray (I used metal pie pans). In a large bowl or the bowl for a stand-up mixer, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and butter. Use an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream together until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the oats and baking soda. Stop the mixer, and gently stir in the chips and chopped Snickers. Divide dough between the two prepared pans. Press into the pans, push down in the middle, and form a lip for the crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until almost set. Do not overbake. Cool to room temperature. Filling & Assembly: While the crust is cooling, prepare the milk chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream on the stove or in the microwave just to a simmer. Pour over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Sprinkle ¼ c peanuts over each crust. Pour ½ c caramel over each crust. Divide the chocolate ganache between the pies, over the caramel layer. Place the pie in the refrigerator until set. Garnish as desired. If you like, warm each piece slightly in the microwave before serving.