Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these homemade Twix bars with layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make Shortbread Base: Cream butter and powdered sugar, mix in flour and salt, press into pan, and bake until golden.
- Prepare Caramel: Melt caramels with heavy cream, pour over cooled shortbread, and chill.
- Add Chocolate: Melt chocolate, spread over caramel layer, and refrigerate until set.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a salted twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel layer before adding the chocolate.
- Store bars in the fridge for clean cuts, and let them sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
