Homemade Twix Bars
Make your favorite candy bar at home with these buttery, gooey, chocolatey Homemade Twix Bars! This easy recipe features a shortbread base, rich caramel center, and silky chocolate topping that rivals the real thing.
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking pan Lined with parchment paper
- Saucepan For caramel layer
- Mixing Bowl For shortbread dough
- Rubber spatula For spreading layers evenly
- Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
Ingredients
Shortbread Layer
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Layer
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup optional, helps prevent crystallization
Pinch of salt
- Chocolate Layer
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the shortbread base: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Add the vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the caramel: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in condensed milk, brown sugar, corn syrup (if using), and salt. Cook while stirring constantly until thick and golden (about 8 minutes).
- Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Allow it to cool or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until set.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with the oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer. Chill the bars until firm, then slice into bars using a warm sharp knife.
Notes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
