Description
Twix Cookie Bars are a delightful homemade treat that combines the buttery goodness of shortbread, a luscious caramel layer, and a rich chocolate topping. This easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering. With layers of flavor and texture that echo the classic candy bar, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Whether served at parties or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, Twix Cookie Bars offer a delicious indulgence everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream room-temperature butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and vanilla. Press into a greased baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the caramel, melt butter in a saucepan, then add salt, corn syrup, sugar, and half the cream. Boil, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour cooled caramel over the baked shortbread base. Allow cooling completely before proceeding.
- Melt chocolate with remaining cream in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours until set before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (40g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 29mg