These Twix Bar Brownies are made with the base of a very fudgy brownie recipe with Twix candy bars mixed in.
Twix Bar Brownies
I’m quite fond of baking with candy bars. I’ve put Kit Kat’s in Lemon Bars, Heath Bars in Cheesecakes, Snicker’s Bars in Tarts, Butterfingers in Blondies & Pie & Cookies, and Milky Ways in Brownies, too. It was time to experiment with Twix. I took my all-time-favorite brownie recipe, and added Twix Bars to make Twix Bar Brownies.
Adding candy bars to desserts is basically a great idea! I don’t know about you, but I always feel guilty about buying a candy bar at the store to just eat and enjoy. But if I buy them to add to desserts I’m making at home, somehow I can justify that as being okay!
🛒Ingredients needed:
- butter
- semisweet chocolate chips
- unsweetened chocolate
- espresso powder
- eggs
- vanilla
- white sugar
- flour
- baking powder salt
- Twix candy bars
✏️How to make Twix Bar Brownies:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 12×18×1-inch (half-sheet) pan. Line with foil or parchment that hangs over the sides for ease in getting them out (butter the foil/parchment).
- In a heatproof, medium-bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat the butter, and chocolates until melted and smooth; cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, espresso powder, vanilla and sugar. Stir the egg mixture into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the batter. Stir 12 ounces of chopped Twix bars into the chocolate mixture. Then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Place slices of the full-size Twix Bar onto the top of the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached; do not overbake! Let cool completely before cutting. My best tip is to cover the brownies tightly and chill overnight. Chilled brownies are easier to cut.
➡️Recipe Tips:
- These taste even better the second day.
- If it’s a warm day inside your house, you might consider chilling the Twix bars before you try to cut them.
- I like to just barely slice off the edges all around the entire brownie after taking it out of the pan. Then, I slice it into bars. To me they just look a little cleaner that way. (Don’t worry, we still gobble up those edges!)
✔️What to do with Twix Bar Brownies:
- This recipe makes a lot, so it’s perfect to have on hand for a large gathering.
- Need something to contribute to a bake sale? Make at batch and put a couple brownies in individual baggies. I guarantee your contribution will sell out first!
- Keep some in the freezer for days when a special after school snack is needed. A glass of cold milk can round out this surprise treat.
★How to Store:
These brownies can be stored in a tightly sealed container, either refrigerated or not, for 2 to 3 days. They also freeze beautifully for 2 to 3 months.
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- As I mentioned earlier, I enjoy baking with candy and I love how the combination of a fudgy brownie and Twix bars came together. I think they are pretty addicting!
- These are always a hit with both family and guests. Kids, especially, think I’ve created a little magic when I pull these brownies out. They’re always the first dessert to disappear.
- I love that this recipe makes a lot of brownies. It gives me so many options for how and when to serve them.
Favorite Brownie Recipes:
Twix Bar Brownies
Super fudgy brownies with Twix candy bars mixed in. The best!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces Twix candy bars
- 1 full-size Twix candy bar, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 12×18×1-inch (half-sheet) pan. Line with foil or parchment that hangs over the sides for ease in getting them out (butter the foil/parchment).
- In a heatproof, medium-bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat the butter, and chocolates until melted and smooth; cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, espresso powder, vanilla and sugar. Stir the egg mixture into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the batter. Stir 12 ounces chopped Twix bars into chocolate mixture. Then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Place slices of the full-size Twix Bar onto the top of the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached; do not overbake! Let cool completely before cutting. My best tip is to cover the brownies tightly and chill overnight. Chilled brownies are easier to cut.
Notes
- These taste better the second day.
- If it’s a warm day inside your house, you might consider chilling the Twix bars before you try to cut them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 322kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 196mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 380IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 2.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Are these moist brownies or dry brownies
Moist!
Ohh! I can’t wait to make these! I was wondering what a 12x18x1 inch is? Is it a regular cookie sheet or a larger one and if I don’t have one, what would be another good pan to make them in? Also, would these bo good to ship and if so, what would be a good way to protect them to make sure they get there safely?
Hi Hannah, It’s best if you can use the large rimmed baking sheet mentioned. If not, the batter is too much for a 13×9. You could always make them in a couple of different pans if you had to. I think they’d be good for shipping. Just wrap them well, and then put them in a sealed container of some sort.
Can these be made without the espresso powder?
The purpose of the espresso powder is to intensify the flavor of the chocolate. Yes, you can leave it out… but it just won’t be as rich of a flavor.
Hi, when do you add in the chocolate chips?
The chocolate chips are melted with the other chocolate.
I love Twix bars! These brownies look so chocolatey and yummy!
Another great twist (i.e. twix!) to brownies….YUM!!!!
i made them and they were amazin i made them with my brothers and they all enjoed them ILOVETWIX!!!!
i love twx bars they are great and this is a wonderful recipee 🙂