Twix Bars
Indulge in the irresistible layers of homemade Twix Bars—your favorite candy bar turned into a decadent dessert! This recipe combines a buttery shortbread crust, a rich and gooey caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping for the ultimate sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars are surprisingly easy to make yet taste like they came from a gourmet bakery. The shortbread base is baked to golden perfection, while the caramel is cooked to a luscious, golden brown consistency that pairs beautifully with the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate layer. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or just a luxurious snack, these homemade Twix Bars are as fun to make as they are to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Combine until the dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, making sure it's flat and compact. Prick the surface with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Bake the shortbread crust in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
While the crust cools, prepare the caramel layer. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cup of light brown sugar, 0.5 cup of unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup.
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to low and continue stirring for 10–12 minutes, or until thickened and golden brown.
Pour the hot caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread crust, spreading it with a spatula. Allow the caramel to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Melt 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Once fully set, lift the Twix slab out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 bars or desired shapes using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 301.3 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 182.0 g | 910% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 1153 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 797.9 g | 290% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 581.2 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1272 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1913 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
