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Homemade Twix Cookie Bars

A stack of three homemade Twix bars showing the shortbread, gooey caramel, and chocolate topping.
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Make rich, layered cookie bars that copy the taste of a Twix candy bar, featuring buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and a chocolate coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the shortbread base: In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
  4. Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool slightly while you prepare the caramel.
  5. Prepare the caramel layer: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Do not overcook, or the caramel will become hard.
  7. Pour the warm caramel evenly over the warm shortbread base. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. This helps the caramel set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 1 to 2 hours, until the caramel is firm.
  8. Prepare the chocolate topping: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until 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 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.
  11. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the chilled bars from the pan. Cut into rectangular bar shapes.

Notes

  • For a cleaner cut, chill the bars for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  • If you prefer a softer caramel, reduce the cooking time for the caramel layer by 1-2 minutes.
  • You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate for the topping based on your preference.

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