Snickers bar

It combines roasted peanuts, nougat and caramel, coated in milk chocolate. The peanuts give it a crunchy bite against the softer, chewy layers.

Keep it wrapped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; warmth can soften the chocolate and make the caramel sticky. If you chill it, let it warm briefly before eating so the caramel is less firm.

Yes. Remove the wrapper, chop the bar and microwave it in a heatproof bowl in 10-second bursts, stirring each time; the caramel may stay stretchy rather than becoming completely smooth. Fold it into brownie batter or drizzle it over ice cream.

Chop it into small pieces for brownies, cookies or a sundae, or layer it with sliced banana and yoghurt for a quick dessert. Add it near the end of baking if you want recognisable pieces rather than fully melted chocolate and caramel.

A standard bar is about 57 g, while a fun-size bar is about 15 g. The larger bar is easy to break into pieces to share or save for later.

Yes: peanuts are a defining ingredient, and the bar also contains milk chocolate. It is not suitable for someone with a peanut or milk allergy; recipes and allergen information can differ between products, so read the wrapper before eating.