Description
Twix Cookie Bars combine the beloved flavors of a classic candy bar into a delightful dessert you can make at home. Featuring a buttery shortbread base, a gooey caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Their irresistible combination of textures and flavors makes them an instant crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Plus, with easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can create these decadent treats to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- Cream together room temperature butter and powdered sugar. Mix in flour until combined, then press into the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden; let cool.
- Prepare caramel by melting butter in a saucepan, adding salt, corn syrup, sugar, and half the cream. Boil until thickened, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour caramel over cooled shortbread and let set.
- For the chocolate topping, heat remaining cream, mix in chopped chocolate until smooth, then pour over caramel layer.
- Chill until set, then slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg