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Homemade Twix Bars Recipe

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These homemade Twix bars recreate the beloved classic candy bar with a buttery shortbread base, rich caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfectly sweet and crunchy, they are a delightful homemade treat you won’t want to share!

Ingredients

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Shortbread Layer

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose 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 Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Shortbread Base: In a medium bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar. Cut the softened butter into chunks and incorporate them into the flour mixture using a fork, mashing until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into your prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  3. Make Caramel Layer: While the shortbread is baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add light brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow to boil for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and continue stirring for 2 minutes until thickened.
  4. Assemble Caramel over Shortbread: Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base and spread evenly. Let it cool completely until the caramel firms up. To speed up this process, refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  5. Cut Bars: Once set, cut the layered shortbread and caramel into 2-inch strips, approximating the size of mini Twix bars.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate almond bark and oil. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Coat Bars with Chocolate: Place parchment paper on a flat tray for dipping. Using two forks, lift one bar and dip it into the melted chocolate, spooning the chocolate over the top and sides. Scrape the excess chocolate from the bottom using one fork or the side of the bowl, then place the coated bar onto the parchment paper. Repeat this process for all bars.
  8. Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Any nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars and to avoid sticking during baking and chocolate coating.
  • For a firmer chocolate coating, refrigerate the dipped bars until set.
  • You can substitute chocolate almond bark with your preferred melting chocolate, such as semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.

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