Father’s Day was a bit of a bust in our house. We started the day early, heading out to watch my husband race (he is a cyclist). After spending an hour trying to keep the boys distracted (and off the track) I was relieved when the bell rang for the final lap and not just because my husband was in the leading pack! Watching the group of lycra clad riders fly past the finish line and begin to take the first corner, I encouraged both the boys to watch their Daddy. This was a good move until almost half the field came down just after the first corner. Watching most of the guys starting to get up I couldn’t see my husband. I packed the boys up and began to walk over, noticing a group of people crowding around one guy who was still on the ground – my husband.
Thankfully he didn’t break anything, instead he destroyed his riding kit and took the skin off most of his left side – but don’t worry, the bike was OK! He spent the morning feeling quite sore and sorry for himself – particularly after that first shower when he scrubbed the dirt and gravel out of all of his grazes and cuts.
While he and the boys were pottering around outside, I decided to make something a little special to help cheer us all up. I had four Twix bars sitting in the pantry that I’d bought a couple of weeks before, with the best intentions of turning them into something delicious. I’ve seen pictures of Twix Brownies floating around Pintrest, so I decided to try them for myself.
These Chocolate Twix Brownies were surprisingly easy to make, and you could probably add an extra Twix Bar if you really wanted to. I loved the surprise of each bite and tasting the different flavours of the brownie, biscuit and caramel, which when combined together is just amazing.
Chocolate Twix Brownies
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 1 cup of caster sugar
- 3/4 cup of cocoa
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 4 Twix bars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160 degrees and line the base and sides of a 20cm baking tin with baking paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter, cocoa and sugar over a low heat - stirring continuously.
- Transfer melted ingredients to a large mixing bowl and add the vanilla essence and egg whisking well.
- Sift the flour over the mixture and whisk to combine.
- Spoon half the mixture into the cake tin and carefully place the Twix Bars on top.
- Add the remaining brownie mixture to cover the Twix Bars and pop into the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow Brownie to cool in the tin before removing, cut Brownie into small (or large!) pieces and enjoy!
While he didn’t come out and admit it, I know my husband also thought these were pretty special, I noticed him sneaking a piece from the cake tin many times during the course of the afternoon. It’s a big call, but this is quite possibly the best Brownie Recipe I have ever made. I’d love to hear what you think!
How was your Father’s Day? What is your favourite Brownie recipe?
Anna @ Just a Mum says
Oh no your poor husband! Bet that hurt for a few days – and always scary when they take a fall for you too. What a tasty looking recipe – decadence at its finest! 🙂
laurenm83 says
Two weeks later and he is still whinging about it!
Sarah Poppy says
OMG! These look amazing! Two of my favourite things mixed together. I will be trying this for sure 🙂 #TeamMM
laurenm83 says
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
mummywifeme says
Ouch!!! That would have hurt. Lucky he has such a lovely wife to ease the pain with such delicious gooey-ness!
laurenm83 says
Ha, I know what you meant Renee 🙂 He is VERY lucky in my humble opinion 😉
mummywifeme says
That was a weird sentence I just wrote, but I think you get the gist 🙂
Leanne - Lime & Mortar says
Oh my… I’m going to pretend I did not see this. One of my fav chocolates with IPA fav dessert.
Leanne - Lime & Mortar says
I’m going to pretend I didn’t see this. One of my fav chocs with a fav dessert. Too good!
laurenm83 says
Haha, sorry Leanne!
Dannielle from Zamamabakes says
Yum for the Brownies, they look amazing!! But oh my goodness for your poor husband and for you and the boys watching!! Hope he’s heeled up quickly. xx
laurenm83 says
Thanks Dannielle, he is still a bit sore and sorry for himself. It hasn’t stopped him riding though, he is currently racing!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
That is just so brilliant!!! Oh that gooey caramel photo- I’m drooling! Your poor hubby! I cringed when I read about him having to wash the gravel out – thank goodness he has you and your awesome brownie making skills!!! I’m off to share this ripper on FB now!!! xx
laurenm83 says
Thanks lovely x
Ingrid - Fabulous and Fun Life says
Hopefully the brownies took abit of the pain away!
laurenm83 says
I think they helped 🙂
Bec @ The Plumbette says
Ouch, your poor husband and to have it happen on Father’s Day! That brownie recipe looks amazing. I’ve never liked Twix but seeing it here, I might have to buy some and try it out.
laurenm83 says
I know, I couldn’t believe it! You could always substitute the Twix for another chocolate bar if you prefer 😉
Née says
Your blog will be my absolute undoing.
laurenm83 says
So sorry!
Robyn (Mrs D) says
That last photos is mouthwatering!!! I’ll put these on my ‘school holiday’ baking list for sure xx
laurenm83 says
I have to admit they were pretty delicious! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
EssentiallyJess says
I love twix bars. They are probably my favourite chocolate. I am going to give these a go for sure.
laurenm83 says
Your pictures look great, I hope you enjoyed them 🙂
iSophie says
He might just fall off more often if he gets these brownies! Looks yum! My hubby loves brownies (he is American) and he loves Twix too. Snap! #teamIBOT
laurenm83 says
Perfect!!
Maxabella says
OMG< LAUREN!?! x
laurenm83 says
Sorry!! These are pretty amazing 🙂
Felicity says
These were delicious. I made them with my lil miss last weekend and we loved them! Definitely one to make regularly.
laurenm83 says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them Felicity, thank you for your feedback 🙂
Felicity says
Made them again but substituted twix bars for chopped up snickers! Oh my, they were soooo good.
Rachel says
I will definitely be making these soon. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel Robertson says
Hi, is the recipe for 4 single Twix fingers or 8 fingers? Thanks
Lauren says
Hi Rachel, I usually use 8 fingers but you can use as few or many as you like 🙂
Andria says
Hi Lauren these look so yummy, how would It be converted to use my Thermima to help in making these yummo brownies please ??? Glad hubby was OK and am sure it was these broenies that helped him xxxxx