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  • Homemade Twix Bars

    Homemade Twix Bars

    If you’re a chocolate lover You won’t be able to resist these Homemade Twix bars, they’re rich, and chocolatey, with a thick buttery crust topped with chewy caramel and a thick chocolate topping. Simply amazing and quite addictive.

    Homemade Twix Bars

    Ingredients

    Makes about 18 bars
    Crust
    1/2 cup (113g) butter, room temperature
    2 tbsp (30g) sugar
    1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
    Pinch of salt
    Caramel
    1 can (14oz -397g) sweetened condensed milk
    3 tbsp (45g) butter
    1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
    1/2 tsp (3g) salt
    1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
    Chocolate Topping
    7 oz (200g) dark or milk chocolate
    2 tbsp (28g) butter

     

    1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

    2. Slightly grease a 8×8 inch (20x20cm) square pan and line with parchment paper, in such a way that some edges overhang to make it easy to lift it up once it’s set.

    3. Prepare the crust. In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy.

    4. Sift the flour and incorporate into the butter mixture until crumbly and mixture holds together when squeezed.

    5. Press into the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

    6. Make the caramel. Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and place over low-medium heat, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 5 minutes more stirring continuously. . Pour over the crust and bake for 12 -15 minutes at 350F (180C).Let it cool slightly.

    7. Melt the chocolate with butter over bain-marie. Spread melted chocolate on top of the caramel.

    8. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

  • How to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    How to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies – an easy cake recipe perfect for the festive season. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate flavor is absolutely divine. Peanut butter isn’t overwhelming, but it gives these delicious cookies a unique flavor.

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe


    Home Cooking Adventure

    Ingredients
    Makes about 30-35 cookies
    1 1/2 cups (190g) all purpose flour
    1 tsp (5g) baking soda
    1/2 tsp (3g) salt
    1/2 stick (60g) unsalted butter, room temperature
    1 cup (240g) smooth peanut butter
    1/2 cup (100g) packed dark-brown sugar
    1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
    2 eggs
    1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
    For rolling the cookies
    1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
    Chocolate Ganache
    4 oz (120g) semisweet chocolate
    1/2 cup (120g) whipping cream

    1. In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

    2. In another bowl add the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar and dark brown sugar. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon , mix well until creamy.

    3. Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Gradually add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.If the batter is too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes

    4. Preheat oven to 350 F (180C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

    5. Take equal portions of dough using an ice cream scoop and form into balls. Roll them into sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.

    6. Use your thumb to make an indentation into the center of each cookie.

    7. Bake until slightly golden for 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool completely. While still warm press again the center of each cookie if necessary

    8. While they cool prepare the chocolate ganache. Heat the cream in a small saucepan. When the cream just begins to boil at the edges, remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit one minute, then stir until smooth. Let it cool for 5 minutes before filling the cookies.

    9. Fill the cookies with chocolate ganache and let it set before serving.They can also freeze well up to 2 weeks.

  • How to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

    How to make No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

    Have you ever combined chocolate with peanut butter? Even if you don’t like peanut butter, you’ll love these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. The flavors combine very well, a little sweet, salty, chocolate, nutty, mmmm… absolutely amazing. It takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare and everyone will love it.

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe