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35 Homemade Hacks To Your Favorite Packaged Snacks

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Healthy Homemade Twinkies

Several years ago, Twinkies almost died and went to packaged food Heaven. But in 2013, they apparently came back in a slightly smaller size than their puffy predecessors and with a 45-day shelf life compared to 26 previously. Don't get us wrong. We love Twinkies. But a shelf life that went up 19 days? That's gotta mean something ingredient-wise. If you're weary about it, here's a healthy makeover of the classic sweet snack.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!