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Homemade Twix Cookie Bars

Close-up of stacked homemade Twix bars showing shortbread, caramel, chocolate topping, and sea salt flakes.
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Make copycat Twix bars at home featuring a buttery shortbread base, a chewy caramel layer, and a rich chocolate coating. These are simple to make and taste like the classic candy bar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the shortbread base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake the shortbread for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the caramel.
  5. Prepare the caramel layer: Place the unwrapped caramels and milk or cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the caramel is smooth and completely melted.
  6. Pour the melted caramel evenly over the warm shortbread base. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, just until the caramel is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely to room temperature, about 1 hour. This step is important so the caramel sets before adding chocolate.
  8. Prepare the chocolate coating: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  9. Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
  10. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.
  11. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into rectangular bar shapes resembling the candy bar.

Notes

  • For a cleaner cut, you can chill the bars in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • If you prefer a milk chocolate flavor, substitute milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips.
  • For a quick hack, you can substitute store-bought shortbread cookies for the homemade base if you are short on time.

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