# Commercial Chocolate Bar Reinterpretations The 'Homemade Twix Bars' Replicate Mainstream Treats By Jordy E | Published 2012-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-twix-bars References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com/homemade-twix-bars) & [cupcakesandcashmere](http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com) Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Homemade [Twix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-snickerdoodle) Bars' recipe post reinterprets the commercialized chocolate bar. Author Emily Schuman speaks of her love for Halloween events, a direct offshoot of the night's sweet treats. Schuman found herself disappointed with a Twix bar that she tasted for the first time in what she believed to be years. Her dissatisfaction with the snack prompted her to revamp and update the [caramel-filled confection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-with-caramel). These Homemade Twix Bars are a three-in-one mixture of shortbread, sugary syrup and of course, chocolate. The layered combination is thick and rich, and while it has been made in the image of [store-bought Twix biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-dairy-milk-biscoff), it is more of a gourmet dessert dish than anything else, appropriate for display at formal parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reinterpreted Chocolate Bars:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to create innovative twists on traditional chocolate bars. - **Gourmet Desserts:** Chance for restaurants and bakeries to offer high-end, upscale desserts that resemble popular candy bars. - **Personalized Treats:** Potential for customization and personalization of chocolate bars to cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for chocolate manufacturers to experiment with new flavors, textures, and ingredients in their product lines. - **Food and Beverage:** Market for businesses to create and sell artisanal, homemade-style desserts and chocoalte bars. - **Catering and Events:** Demand for customized and visually appealing desserts for formal parties and events where chocolate bars are served. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Cookie Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-snickerdoodle.md) - [Crispy Candy Bar Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-secret-centre-biscuits.md) - [Candy Bar-Topped Dessert Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-cookie-dough-brownie.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-cookie-dough.md) - [Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-bar.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Cookie Bar Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-bits.md) - [Candy Bar-topped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-combinations.md) - [Crunchy Cookie Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-twix.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md)