Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Twix Cookie Bars, a delectable twist on the classic candy bar! These bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a rich caramel layer and a smooth chocolate finish, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re throwing a party, celebrating a special day, or simply treating yourself, these cookie bars are sure to impress. Their unique blend of flavors and textures offers a comforting dessert experience that stands out from store-bought options. Enjoy them warm with ice cream, or package them as gifts for friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and vanilla.
- Press dough into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For caramel, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt, corn syrup, sugar, and half the cream. Boil without stirring until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour caramel over the baked shortbread base and spread evenly.
- Melt remaining cream with chocolate in a saucepan until smooth. Pour over caramel layer.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, then cut into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg