Homemade Twix Bars
Delightful homemade treat combining crunchy cookie, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Cookie Layer
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.67 cups butter softened
Caramel Layer
- 2 cups caramel candies such as Kraft, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups chocolate chips milk or dark
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil to thin out chocolate
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine the flour and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or two forks until it forms a crumb mixture.
- Press this mixture down into the pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Caramel Layer
- Melt the caramel and cream in 30-second intervals in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in between until smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the cooled crust and set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
Chocolate Layer
- Melt the chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Add a tablespoon of shortening to thin it out if desired.
- Pour evenly over the chilled caramel layer and spread to cover all of the caramel.
Serving
- Cut the Homemade Twix Bars into small squares or bars and serve them on a nice plate.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. For longer freshness, refrigerate. You may customize with different chocolates or nuts.