Homemade Candy Bars

   My gosh, what a day it has been. Tonight's a full moon which explains why my kindergarteners were out of their minds today. Thank the good Lord tomorrow is Friday. 

   I found these CHOW recipes posted on CraftGossip.com and had to read more. Is there anything that sounds more indulgent and special than homemade candy bars? I think not. I definitely plan on making the PB Cups asap. I think Halloween is the perfect excuse :o)

Make Your Own Candy Bars

Corner-store sweets go high-end

Here’s the thing with nostalgia: Memories betray you. Those candy bars that you remember loving are stuffed full of waxy chocolate, weird fillers, and preservatives. Try our souped-up take on four beloved candy bars. Give the store-bought stuff to the kids, and save these for yourself. And, for crafty extra credit, download the wrappers for each candy.

ROLL OVER FOR COMPARISON

Our take on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup™, this is the easiest and most universally loved of the bunch.

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The CHOW version of an Almond Joy™ requires a bit more concentration than the Peanut Butta Cups but is still simple enough for first-time candy makers.

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For our adaptation of a Twix™, you’ll make the shortbread cookie and caramel filling and dip it all in chocolate.

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Our version of a Snickers™ is the most challenging of our candy bars, but the peanut nougat is so chewy and fluffy it’s worth the extra effort.

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