Description
These Homemade Twix Bars feature a buttery shortbread base, a soft caramel center, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfectly chewy, crisp, and rich, they’re a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to slice, store, and share.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
11 ounces soft caramel candies
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or wafers
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in salt and vanilla, then gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
3. Press the dough into the pan and bake for 20–22 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
4. In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Spread over cooled shortbread. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over set caramel and spread evenly.
6. Chill for 30–60 minutes or until chocolate is set.
7. Slice into bars using a warm, sharp knife. Store in the fridge for best texture.
Notes
Press the shortbread firmly into the pan to avoid crumbling during slicing.
Chill between layers to ensure clean separation and setting.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best melting and flavor results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg