Description
Homemade Twix Bars combine a buttery shortbread base, a rich caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping to recreate the classic candy bar in a delightful homemade version. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, these bars are easy to make and share.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Caramel Layer
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips (or dark chocolate, if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing extra overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Shortbread Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and softened unsalted butter until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Caramel Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup. Stir constantly for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns golden. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Caramel Layer: Pour the warm caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base and spread with a spatula. Allow it to set for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place milk chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and glossy smooth.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Pour the melted chocolate over the set caramel layer and spread evenly. Let the bars set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
- Slice and Serve: Once fully set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 bars and enjoy your homemade Twix bars!
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily remove the bars from the pan without breaking.
- For a darker chocolate flavor, substitute milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Microwave chocolate carefully in short bursts to avoid burning.
- Allow caramel to completely set before adding chocolate to prevent mixing layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop cooking, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 50g)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
