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Homemade Twix Bars Recipe

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These homemade Twix bars elevate the classic candy bar experience with a buttery shortbread base, rich homemade caramel, and a smooth chocolate almond bark coating. Perfectly crispy, sweet, and indulgent, these bars are sure to be a favorite dessert treat you can make from scratch.

Ingredients

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Shortbread layer:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup flour
  • ⅔ cup butter, softened

Caramel layer:

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup

Chocolate layer:

  • 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  2. Make the shortbread base: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Cut the softened butter into chunks and add it to the bowl. Using a fork, mash and mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the lined pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until light golden.
  3. Prepare caramel layer: While shortbread is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously as the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and keep stirring for 2 more minutes or until the caramel thickens.
  4. Assemble caramel on shortbread: Pour the thickened caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Let it cool and set completely at room temperature or speed up the process by refrigerating the pan for about 10 minutes until the caramel is firm.
  5. Cut into strips: Once the caramel is firm, cut the layered shortbread and caramel into 2-inch wide strips, similar in size to mini Twix bars.
  6. Melt chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate almond bark and oil. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Dip bars in chocolate: On a parchment-lined tray, use two forks to dip each bar into the melted chocolate. Place one fork under the bar, and use the other fork to pour and coat the top and sides with chocolate. Scrape off excess chocolate with the fork or bowl edge. Place dipped bars on parchment to set.
  8. Let chocolate set: Allow the chocolate coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving. Store bars in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Any nutritional data provided is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift the bars out of the pan without breaking them.
  • For a quicker chocolate melt, use a double boiler as an alternative to the microwave.
  • Store homemade Twix bars in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to maintain freshness and chocolate coating firmness.

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