Homemade Twix Bars
These homemade bars combine a buttery shortbread base with gooey caramel and a crisp chocolate shell.
recipesbynani.comThere is something truly special about making your own candy at home. These Twix bars capture that classic combination of buttery crunch and sweet caramel that everyone loves.
My favorite thing about this recipe is how much better it tastes than the store bought version. If you find your caramel is getting too firm while you work, just warm it up on the stove for a few seconds to keep it smooth.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 12 ounces milk or semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 3
Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- 6
Melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- 7
Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base and spread it evenly.
- 8
Place the pan in the fridge for about an hour so the caramel can set.
- 9
Cut the set base into bars.
- 10
Melt the chocolate with the vegetable oil in the microwave in 30 second bursts.
- 11
Dip each bar into the chocolate, let the excess drip off, and place on wax paper to harden.
💡 Tips
Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate firm. They are perfect for sharing at parties or keeping in the freezer for a quick sweet treat whenever you need one.
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