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(Originally published on 24 Nov 2015 at https://CornFreeHippie.com)

Do you miss candy bars? Or maybe you want a whole food dessert that is reminiscent of an old favorite, you know, the ones with a shortbread cookie and a caramel layer dipped in chocolate.

At my house we call my version Twigs™  where the Mini-Foodies, as well as the parents, really enjoy them and I don't worry about them enjoying them because they are made from REAL food!

Shortbread: Step 1

• Use my Paleo Graham Crackers

• Score them into the desired shape for the candy bars.

Caramel: Step 2

1. Use a safe-for-you caramel. For the pictured caramel, I used Date & Cashew caramel using equal parts of each.

2. Soak cashews overnight dates.

3. Soak   dates until soft.

4. Drain cashews & dates. 

5. Pulse softened dates & cashews in food processor until smooth.

6. Top shortbread with caramel.

Chocolate: Step 3

1. Melt chocolate in a melting pot or double boiler or make a safe-for-you chocolate.

2. Top caramel layer with chocolate. Alternatively, the candy bars can be dipped in melted chocolate. While I really enjoy a well dipped candy, it is labor intensive and, since we all enjoy rustic food in my home, I went with the rustic approach for the photos by using the topping method.

I want to thank my beautiful cousin Debora Anderson for taking the photo. Check her work out at "Debora Anderson Photography" on Facebook.