So…remember that one time I did that baking experiment?
The one where I decided to see what would happen if an Almond Joy and a brownie got married and had a baby?
And if you recall, I took it one step further by declaring said candy bar/brownie love child delicious which upon reflection is really disturbing in it’s own right.
What I’m getting at here, is that this recipe today is YOUR fault.
Because instead of saying, “listen, what kind of freak show Suzy homemaker are you, marrying off desserts and making them reproduce?” you said nice things.
You made my recipe. You called the Almond Joy Brownie Bites delicious. Wonderful comments abounded.
And like anyone with a maturity level that is closer to their shoe size than their actual age, it only encouraged me.
See what you’ve created? Crazy things are happening in my kitchen now. Candy bars are only half wrapped. Scented candles are creating flattering lighting. Barry White is crooning about things I shouldn’t even speak of and OMG WHAT IS THAT BROWNIE IN THE CORNER DOING?!
So here’s my latest brownie/candy bar baby creation–Twix Brownie Bars. A fudgy brownie layer is sandwiched between shortbread and a layer of caramel and then covered in chocolate.
And after eating one, I’ve decided that brownie/candy bar babies are probably the best invention of all time.
So…yeah. I’ll be waiting by the phone for someone to call and tell me I’ve won the Nobel Baking Award. Thanks.
(click here for printable recipe)
INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces
14 oz bag of caramels
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
Box of your favorite brownie mix + ingredients to make (I used Ghiradellhi Ultimate Fudge–whatever brand you use, you want fudgy, not cakey brownies)
Chocolate candy melts or almond bark
Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
In a food processor, combine flour, sugar and butter. Process until it comes together to form a dough (you can also use your hands if you don’t have a food processor).
Pat the dough in the bottom of the pan. Bake until golden brown, 25 minutes or so.
Place the pan in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes and prepare your brownie batter according to instructions. Remove shortbread from refrigerator and spread brownie batter over it evenly. Bake until brownies are set, but still fudgy.
Place pan in the refrigerator to cool again. Once brownies are firm, place unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds until completely melted and smooth. Pour melted caramel over brownies and spread evenly. Refrigerate again until firm.
Grab the ends of the foil and remove from pan. Peel the foil off the sides and bottom and place the brownies on a cutting board and cut into thin bars. Melt candy melts/almond bark according to package directions and dip bars, placing on a wax paper lined baking sheet until chocolate is fully set.
You probably want to go make these now. I really don’t blame you.
Have a happy Monday and thanks so much for stopping by!!
Oh My. I'm so glad brownies and candy bars are having babies! They sound delicious! ;)
We should have a shower or something!
Baby Twix, I love it!
Can't wait to make!! I use peanut butter cups sometimes OR my favorite- ROLLOS!!! :) Once the brownie is cooked, immediately sink sliced (just in half) rollos into the brownie…YUM!!
Oh my heck! I'm contacting the Nobel Baking people now! :)
Wow, that sounds so yummy
These sound amazing!!! :)
You are ridiculously hilarious! Such dirty and yet romantic and, in the end, beautiful goings on in your kitchen…
This is why I am a follower…..I am actually turned on by this…..lol
Are you kidding me?? You are easily an angel and devil at the same time. Amazingly delicious looking recipies that make me want to throw my diet out the window!! LoL
omw. Must make these now. Which is bad, because I am trying to eat healthier.
Chocolate, caramel and brownies are all healthy choices, right?!
Can you be my best friend? Please? Pretty please? I'll clean your kitchen. :-)
DAMN YOU KRISTAN!! Damn you and you tempting food porn!! LOL j/k although may I remind you that this is the start of bathing suit season and there are some fatties (well me) that have no will power whatso EVER tojust have a bite and walk away. UGGGGHHH :O) You are pure genius and a she devil rolled into one. ;O)
You are a genius! Looks amazing!
So yummy!! I think that you should have a Take 5 and brownie make babies next!!
whenever i read your posts, i find myself laughing out loud…..and always having to explain myself to my kids!!!! you definitely have my vote for the nobel baking prize!!!!
sharon
Wow..this looks amazing!
I don't even know what to say about these besides…OMG! I think I need to make these right now…too bad I am rally lazy!
Oh my chocolately goodness. Who are you??? this is unbelievably fantastic and now I must pretend I've never seen it (my Weight Watchers leader will insist on it!).
Whoa! You just made my day. I need these now!
My hips can't handle this! I rue the person who turned me on to such a sinfully delicious blog!
Seriously, if all babies grow up to be this good- but all means, please pro-creating!
These look amazing!!
mmmmm I may have to steal this idea and turn it into a pound cake recipe. It sounds so delicious. Can we figure out how to do taste testing through email?? ;-)
how do you come up with this stuff?? Looks so so good!
Oh wow, these look amazing!
Its funny…every time i see a recipe on your blog I go through it like a check list…like…yep I got those..and that…ahh but I need to pick that up from the store! lol
I'll be ready to make these once I buy a bag of caramels!!
I totally do want to make those – like yesterday. I made unbloggable homemade twix bars once. Didn't turn out quite like I had expected. You can bet I'll try these little babies very soon. We need more romance in our house.
This *invented* bar is a wonderful idea and no doubt will catch on. Love that your kitchen is the *birthing place* of so many great treat ideas.
DAMN YOU! My ass is getting fatter and fatter because of you. How can you sleep at night? Must be the sugar coma. :-)
http://alittlenosh.blogspot.com
It really doesnt get any better then this. I am pretty sure that if you just served these to people that are fighting that they would stop fighting. Therefore, you deserve the actual Nobel Peace prize. :)
Oh my goodness gracious. I need about ten of those, in my belly, right now. NOW! :)
You make me happy.
And I think I need to invest in more fat pants!
i think i have a crush on you. just saying. also, i need more yoga pants.
You are the BEST kind of wrong… YUM…..
YOU will be listed as the cause of my death . . . but i shall go happily . . . because twix bars (or anything with caramel) hold a special place in my heart . . . and on my tummy . . . and on my hiney . . . and on my upper arms . . . and on my double-chin . . .
So I'm on a diet (aren't we all?) and since I've started this diet I have been obsessively reading food blogs and Foodgawker.
Congratulations!! You have created what will be my first dessert (snack? meal?) once I finish my diet.
Thank you for posting, and creating, this!
mmmm my two favorite mix in one!! they look delicious! if you have time stop by my blog..
beariliciousmomm.blogspot.com
thanks
Damn! These look gooood!! Keep up the candy bar pimpin'…oh crap, I have gotten drool all over my keyboard
Wow! Twix and brownies are my two favorite things in life…besides my kids, of course. I'm so thankful that I'm feeling too lazy to make these right now, otherwise I'd eat the whole pan full. Ugh, why do I always read your posts the day before weigh-in??
I had a lot of fun making these. They were a huge hit. Thanks for sharing all your awesome ideas!
Holy Yummy, Batman!! Can't wait to make these!
Every time I stop by your blog, my mouth waters. These look so so so so yummy. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipes with the world. I made your whopper cake and it rocked….I can't wait to try some more of your recipes.
These look absolutely delicious! I haven't made them yet but wanted to let you know I featured this post on my blog as something I'm liking this week! http://kucole.blogspot.com/2011/05/things-im-liking-5611.html
I posted earlier about how much I loved these. I posted them on my blog and they're quite popular!
adeliciousdiscovery.blogspot.com
Thanks again for sharing, you're such a genius!
You are absolutley hilarious! I love it! I also LOVE twix, they are my favorite candy bar of all time. So I am naturally just going to have to make these of course! Will let you know how my offsprings turn out! Thanks for creating and sharing.
My mouth is watering right now! Have fun in the big apple!
1) hilarious 2) holy delicious 3) why didn't twix and the brownie have babies sooner? this was obviously a match made in heaven. haha, thanks so much for sharing, love you and your blog :)
-meg
@ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com
Not only do these sound super delicious, this entry has me rolling on the floor laughing! These are going on my "must make as soon as possible" list!
Thank you for sharing!
I'm dying here. I NEED these in my life…I l-o-v-e Twix, and brownies are my favorite dessert! These were MADE for me! :)
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Is it confectioners sugar or regular sugar that you have to use to bakes these?
is it confectioners sugar or regular sugar you need to bake these? please answer i need to bake these by tomorrow!
Regular sugar :)