Texas-sized Snickers snookered out of world record by giant Reese's Take 5 bar

Reese's Take 5 may not be a household name yet, but this one will definitely be getting people's attention. The bar measures 9 feet long by 5.5 feet wide by 2 feet high and weighs 5,943 pounds. and it only took 5 days to create, according to the release. less Reese's Take 5 may not be a household name yet, but this one will definitely be getting people's attention. The bar measures 9 feet long by 5.5 feet wide by 2 feet high and weighs 5,943 pounds. and it only ... more Photo: Hershey Photo: Hershey Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Texas-sized Snickers snookered out of world record by giant Reese's Take 5 bar 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

Two weeks ago, the folks at the Mars Wrigley plant in Waco were crowing about their giant-sized Snickers bar setting the Guinness world record as the largest chocolate nut bar.

It measures 24 inches high by 26 inches wide, and weighs more than two metric tons, according to a news release.

The candy makers were so proud of their product that it will be featured in this year's Snickers Super Bowl commercial.

However, the folks at Hershey's are doing some snickering of their own, unveiling an even bigger Reese's Take 5 candy bar.

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“The Reese’s team believes records, even those just a few weeks old, are meant to be broken,” said Veronica Villasenor. senior director of Reese’s brand. in a news release.

Take 5 may not be a household name yet, but this one will definitely be getting people's attention. The bar measures 9 feet long by 5.5 feet wide by 2 feet high and weighs 5,943 pounds. and it only took five days to create, according to the release.

Once consumed by Hershey employees as part of Reese’s “Super” celebration, the Reese’s Take 5 bar will officially be recognized and verified by Guiness World Records as the record-holder for largest chocolate nut bar, according to the company.

Just like their confectionery competitors, the candy bar will be featured in a commercial during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl LIV.

No word if Mars Wrigley is planning a counter-attack. What if they make a giant double-bar Snickers?

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