Description
Twix Cookie Bars are an indulgent dessert that brings the classic flavors of your favorite candy bar right to your kitchen. With a buttery shortbread base, luscious caramel filling, and a smooth chocolate topping, these bars deliver a perfect blend of textures and tastes that will delight both friends and family. Whether served at parties, during festive gatherings, or simply enjoyed as an everyday treat, these homemade confections are sure to impress. Plus, they are easy to make with simple ingredients, making them a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together room temperature salted butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and vanilla extract; press into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine salted butter, salt, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and half the heavy cream. Stir until boiling; boil for another 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour warm caramel over the baked crust; let cool.
- Melt chocolate with remaining heavy cream over low heat; pour over cooled caramel and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours until set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg