I could talk about how Twix are the best candy bars all day long, and now that I’ve learned how to make homemade Twix bars in just 1 hour, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the packaged stuff. I layered homemade shortbread cookies with gooey caramel and creamy chocolate to create my own homemade version of the classic candy bar, and it’s so good. Plus, with my batch-baking method, it’s so easy to get the cookie and caramel perfectly portioned!
Top Reader Reviews
- “I made these for Halloween and it was super simple and absolutely worth the bit of effort for a perfect, higher quality copycat Twix recipe that is slightly more gourmet tasting and better for it!!! I used milk chocolate chips to make them taste even more authentic and made my own caramel from scratch, highly recommend! I’m looking forward to making these again so thank you!!” – Paloma
- “Definitely 5 stars 🌟 very sweet 😋 but absolutely delicious. It’s worth your time to make it… if you love Twix bars, like me!😊” – Keira
Twix Candy Bar Recipe
It only takes 8 ingredients to make this homemade Twix bars recipe, and I bet you have most of them in your kitchen already. The combination of chocolate and caramel over a homemade shortbread cookie is irresistibly good! Caramel baking pieces (not chips!) are my secret to a perfectly chewy caramel layer without having to make caramel from scratch. These chocolate-covered cookie bars are just as good as a real Twix candy bar, but the homemade element makes them that much more delicious and special.
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One Simple Tip!
The trick to getting perfect layers of cookie, caramel, and chocolate in these homemade candy bars is to give each one time to cool/chill. This allows each one to properly harden before adding another layer, so everything keeps its distinct texture. Trust me, when you bite into one of these Twix bars, you’ll notice each layer and be glad you didn’t rush it.
Homemade Twix Bars Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8×8 Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter (1½ sticks)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 11 ounces caramel baking pieces such as Kraft Caramel Bits (1 bag)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together.¾ cup salted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Mix in the vanilla extract and flour until the dough comes together.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool.
- While the crust is cooling, melt the caramel pieces in the microwave. Add the caramel and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.11 ounces caramel baking pieces, 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pour the caramel over the cooled cookie layer.
- Freeze for 30 minutes, until the caramel has hardened.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments. Stir until melted and smooth. Let the chocolate cool.3 cups chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- While the chocolate is cooling, take the pan out of the freezer and slice the bars into slices about 1 inch wide.
- Place the bars on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and return them to the freezer for a few minutes.
- Using two forks, submerge each bar into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Remove each bar from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Then, transfer the bars to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet to let them cool.
- Drizzle the tops of the bars with extra chocolate.
- Return the bars to the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Make sure to let the caramel freeze for up to 30 minutes until it’s hardened. This will help the layers stay separated, and it will make slicing the bars much easier.
- Slice your caramel bars while you’re waiting for the chocolate to cool to save yourself some time.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top to give them a little extra chocolatey goodness.
Flavor Variations
- For a salted caramel Twix, simply add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel layer.
- For a cookie dough Twix, swap out the caramel for my homemade edible chocolate chip cookie dough.
- For a peanut butter Twix, swap the caramel for homemade peanut butter thickened up to a spreadable consistency with a bit of powdered sugar.
How to Make Twix Bars Step-by-Step
Bake the Cookie: Preheat your oven to 350°F, line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream ¾ cup of salted butter and ¼ cup of granulated sugar together. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1½ cups of all-purpose flour until the dough comes together. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake cookie dough for 15-20 minutes, then let it cool.
Melt the Caramel and Chocolate: While the cookie-crust is cooling, melt 11 ounces of caramel baking pieces in the microwave with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, in 30-second increments until melted and smooth. Then pour the melted caramel over the cooled cookie layer, and freeze for 30 minutes, until the caramel has hardened. Next, place 3 cups of chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave in 30-second increments. Stir until melted and smooth, then let the chocolate cool slightly.
Slice the Bars: While the chocolate is cooling, take the pan out of the freezer and cut the cookie bars into 1-inch slices. Then place the bars on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and return them to the freezer for a few minutes.
Dip the Bars: Using two forks, submerge each cookie bar into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Remove each bar from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Then, transfer the bars to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet to let them cool.
Set the Bars: Drizzle the tops of the bars with extra chocolate to finish. Return the Twix candy bars to the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate hardens.
How to Store
Store homemade chocolate caramel candy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 1 month. Let thaw at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
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