Description
Twix Cookie Bars are a delightful homemade treat that brings the classic flavors of the beloved candy bar right into your kitchen. These bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with gooey caramel and a rich chocolate layer, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering, a birthday celebration, or simply indulging at home. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookie bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Their unique combination of textures and flavors creates a crowd-pleasing dessert that is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy them as they are or serve them alongside ice cream for an extra special treat!
Ingredients
- 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)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for caramel)
- 1¼ cups milk or dark chocolate
- ⅓ to ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for chocolate topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature butter, powdered sugar, flour, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Spread mixture evenly in a greased baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the caramel layer, heat butter, salt, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth and boiling. Let boil for about 5 minutes until thickened before pouring over the baked shortbread.
- For the chocolate topping, heat heavy cream until warm; remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted. Pour over cooled caramel layer.
- Refrigerate for at least three hours until set; cut into bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg