Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Twix Cookie Bars, a delightful homemade twist on the beloved candy bar. Featuring a buttery shortbread base, a luscious caramel center, and a smooth chocolate topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply indulging yourself. The combination of textures and flavors creates an unforgettable treat that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve at various events, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together room-temperature butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix until combined. Press evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat with salt, corn syrup, sugar, and half of the heavy whipping cream. Stir constantly until melted and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour warm caramel over the baked shortbread base; let it cool while preparing the chocolate topping.
- Heat the remaining heavy whipping cream in another saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over cooled caramel layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg