Twix Bars

So this past weekend I found this amazing recipe on Cupcakes and Cashmere. It was for homemade Twix bars. How could I resist?? I love Twix Bars! So I attempted it. The recipe is linked and there are photos of my baking progression, in case anyone wants to give it a whirl.

I have never made caramel before so first I had to get a candy thermometer, which only lasted me 3 hours as I dropped it in the caramel and it no longer works. But I have to say it wasn’t that difficult. When is says to watch it and pour carefully LISTEN as it completely bubbles up, and quickly at that.

So I made the crust, went bought a thermometer then made the caramel. Waited 2 hours and made the chocolate. I ran out of bittersweet so I had to make my own, thank goodness for cocoa, and it still tasted delish!

So after it was all said and done and in the fridge for 3 hours I tried to cut it. Let’s just say I had to let it sit over night for it to fully cool.

The review..amazing. The office loved them, both mine and Mr. D’s. I have learned that they have to stay cool or I have to wrap them individually in wax paper to keep them from melting and sticking together. All in all I think it was a success. I want to make some more…maybe next week.

If anyone out there has any odd/fantastic/delicious dessert recipes let me know. I love to bake and cook, but I am at my best when I am making cookies and cheesecakes.

<3 Mrs. D
http://notwithoutsalt.com/2010/10/12/homemade-twix-bars/?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4cdc644859e7b4a1,0