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Homemade Twix Bars Recipe

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These homemade Twix bars feature a buttery shortbread base, a rich caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate almond bark coating. This easy-to-make treat combines the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy textures, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth at home.

Ingredients

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Shortbread layer:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened

Caramel layer:

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

Chocolate layer:

  • 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make shortbread crust: In a medium bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Cut the softened butter into chunks and spread evenly in the bowl. Use a fork to mash and mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this crumbly mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even layer. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  3. Prepare the caramel layer: While the shortbread cools, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the light brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes while stirring continuously to thicken. Remove from heat and keep stirring for another 2 minutes until the caramel thickens further.
  4. Assemble shortbread and caramel: Pour the warm caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread layer. Allow it to set until firm, which can be sped up by refrigerating for about 10 minutes.
  5. Cut bars: Once the caramel is firm, remove from the fridge and cut into 2-inch strips, similar in size to mini Twix bars.
  6. Melt chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate almond bark and vegetable oil. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
  7. Dip bars in chocolate: Place parchment paper on a flat tray for drying. Using two forks, hold one bar on a fork and use the other fork to pour and spread melted chocolate over the top and sides, scraping off any excess chocolate underneath. Transfer the coated bar onto the parchment paper. Repeat with remaining bars until all are coated.
  8. Set chocolate coating: Allow the chocolate to firm up at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper ensures easy removal of bars from the pan and drying surface.
  • Make sure caramel is completely cool and firm before dipping to avoid melting the chocolate coating.
  • You can substitute chocolate almond bark with high-quality melting chocolate or coating chocolate.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge to maintain freshness.
  • This recipe yields smaller bars similar to mini Twix size for easy snacking.

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