Twix Bars

Twix bars are an easy and delicious shortbread cookie bar topped with caramel and chocolate. A copycat Twix candy bar recipe. Give this layered dessert a try.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Additional Time 6

Total Time 6 35

Servings

Calories 565kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Caramel Layer

11 ounces soft caramel candies
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Layer

2 tablespoons coconut oil
12 ounces chocolate
Flake salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fareheit. Then in a bowl or stand mixer, you will want to add your softened butter and sugar together. Cream the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until it is light and fluffy.
Slowly add in your vanilla and the all purpose flour. Mix until the flour is fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, and pat down the shortbread cookie mix.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the shortbread is fully cooked and begins to turn golden brown on edges.
Allow the bars t ocool for a bit. Now you can beging to work on the caramel sauce. In a small pan add your soft caramels and the heavy cream. Cook on medium heat until the mixture is fully melted. You need to stir often or it will burn.
After 5 minutes of cooking remove from the heat, pour over the shortbread cookie, and cover and place in the fridge for an hour.
After the hour you can work on your chocolate layer. Melt your chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler or in the microwave. Once melted, pour over the caramel, and spread evenly.
If you want lightly dust with sea salt flakes. Place bars back in the fridge to fully harden for 4-5 hours.

Notes

You can slice into bars and then wrap individually to give as a gift around the holidays.

Double the recipe for the Twix shortbread bars, and use a 9x13 pan.

I used milk chocolate but you can easily reach for semi-sweet or even white chocolate.

The shortbread crust does rise as it bakes, so don't worry about the the thickness.

I recommend running your knife under hot water for a bit to warm the blade. Then wipe down the the blade with a paper towel, then slice. It will provide a clean cut for the caramel Twix bars.

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