Description
These Twix Cookie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, smooth caramel layer, and rich chocolate topping, capturing all the flavors of a classic Twix bar in a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (11-ounce) bag Kraft caramels (about 40 caramels), unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until combined into a soft dough.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk or cream, stirring until smooth. Pour caramel evenly over cooled shortbread layer and let set for 20-30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over caramel layer, spreading evenly. Let bars set completely at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Once set, cut into squares or bars and serve.
Notes
- Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift and cut the bars.
- Refrigerating the bars helps them set faster but can make cutting harder if too cold.
- Coconut oil gives the chocolate layer a smoother finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
