Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Homemade Twix Bars. A layer of shortbread is topped with gooey caramel and luscious milk chocolate, creating a delightful treat reminiscent of the classic candy bar.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup caramel candies or soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 1½ cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- Prepare the shortbread: Cream together butter and powdered sugar, then add flour and salt to make a dough. Press into pan and bake until golden.
- Make the caramel: Melt caramel candies with heavy cream and spread over the cooled shortbread.
- Add chocolate layer: Melt chocolate with coconut oil, pour over the caramel, and chill until set.
- Serve: Lift bars from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares or fingers.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate and caramels for best results.
- Store bars in the fridge for clean cuts.
- Let bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for a softer texture.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
