# Candy Bar-Inspired Brownies These Twix Brownies from Bake at 350 are Decadently Delicious By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-brownies References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/05/currently-crushing-on-96/) & [bakeat350.blogspot](http://bakeat350.blogspot.ca/2015/05/twix-brownies.html) If regular old brownies just won't do, this recipe for [Twix brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-bits) is definitely worth trying. Inspired by the popular candy bar, these rich and fudge-filled treats are made with shortbread cookies, [caramel and chocolate ganache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-pecan-caramel-crunch). Even though there isn't an actual chocolate bar hidden inside, the ingredients form an extremely decadent version of a Twix bar. The blogger who baked the squares used caramel bits to create the caramel layer. Although, you could also use wrapped caramels typically found in the candy aisle. From the Bake at 350 food blog, the Twix Brownies are just her latest version of the beloved dessert. Previously she also posted Whoppers Brownies, Caramel Brownies and [Double Chocolate Caramel Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-fudge-brownie). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decadent Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity for creating and sharing innovative and indulgent dessert recipes. - **Candy Bar-inspired Treats:** Potential for developing unique and creative desserts inspired by popular candy bars. - **Alternative Ingredient Combinations:** Chance to experiment and create new recipes by combining unexpected ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative dessert recipes can drive consumer interest and engagement in the food and beverage industry. - **Baking and Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery businesses to create and market candy bar-inspired treats. - **Recipe Development and Sharing:** Growth potential for platforms and brands that enable users to discover, create, and share new and unique recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Cookie Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-snickerdoodle.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-cookie-dough.md) - [Salted Candy Bar Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-twix-drinks.md) - [Crispy Candy Bar Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-secret-centre-biscuits.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) - [Autumnal Candy Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-caramel-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Cookie Bar Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-bits.md) - [Cookie Candy Bar Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-original-donut-shop-twix-kcup-pods.md)