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Homemade Twix Bars

Homemade Twix Bars bring the candy bar home to your kitchen. A buttery shortbread cookie base with caramel and chocolate, better than the original!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 32 bars
Calories: 98 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 package Kraft Caramel Bits 11 ounce
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package milk chocolate morsels 12 ounce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar for several minutes until well blended. Add in flour, salt, and vanilla. Beat for 2-3 minutes until dough starts to form a ball.
  3. Press dough into a 9-inch-square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 21-25 minutes, until edges become lightly browned. Remove and cool completely.
  4. While shortbread base is cooling, add caramel bits and whipping cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and heat again for an additional 15-30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Pour over cooled (or mostly cooled) shortbread. Spread evenly.
  5. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for one minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds. Frost the top of the caramel and allow to set (about 30 minutes). Cut into bars and enjoy. It may be easier to refrigerate the bars and cut while slightly firm.

Notes

  • If you’re a fan of salted caramel, try topping these bars with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
  • Easily customize this recipe for a unique take on the classic Twix. You can add nuts to the caramel or even swirl the chocolate with peanut butter.
  • To help your caramel stick better, underbake the shortbread by a few minutes. Then, spread the caramel layer onto the base while the cookie is still warm (not hot) and the layers should adhere together.
  • Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll keep for 3-5 days.
  • Swap out the all-purpose flour for King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour to make a gluten free treat.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98

% Daily Value*

Calories 98kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.