Description
Twix Cookie Bars are a delectable twist on the classic candy bar, featuring layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. These homemade treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy nights in. With their irresistible flavor and pleasing texture, they are bound to be a hit with friends and family alike. Easy to make yet impressive in presentation, Twix Cookie Bars bring a touch of gourmet indulgence to your dessert table without the fuss. Enjoy them as a delightful snack or dessert that satisfies sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat together room-temperature butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and vanilla extract. Press mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the caramel, combine butter, corn syrup, sugar, salt, and half the cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until boiling; boil gently for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat, then stir in remaining cream and vanilla. Pour over baked shortbread.
- Melt chocolate with remaining cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Chill at room temperature until set (about 4 hours). Cut into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg