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Homemade Twix Cookie Bars

A delicious, three-layered homemade twix bar slice featuring a shortbread base, thick caramel, and dark chocolate topping with sea salt.
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Create decadent, layered candy bar treats at home using this recipe for buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating. These bars taste better than store-bought.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the shortbread base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the shortbread mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the crust cool slightly while you prepare the caramel.
  4. Make the caramel layer: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and honey. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
  5. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the caramel thickens slightly and turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the hot caramel evenly over the warm shortbread crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until the caramel is firm.
  7. Prepare the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  8. Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer. Spread quickly to cover the entire surface evenly.
  9. Chill the bars again for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set.
  10. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab from the pan. Cut into uniform bars or bite-sized pieces before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the topping.
  • If you want to make these into individual cookie shapes rather than bars, chill the caramel layer until very firm, then use a cookie cutter to cut shapes before dipping them in the melted chocolate.
  • To achieve a glossy finish on the chocolate, temper the chocolate before pouring it over the caramel layer.

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