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Homemade Twix Bars

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Make layered bars with a buttery shortbread base, gooey caramel filling, and a rich chocolate coating. These taste like the candy bar you know.

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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the shortbread base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in the flour and salt until just combined. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the shortbread for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the caramel.
  4. Prepare the caramel layer: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and butter. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until the caramel thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the warm caramel evenly over the warm shortbread crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the caramel is bubbly.
  6. Cool the bars completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the caramel is firm.
  7. Prepare the chocolate coating: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  8. Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer and spread it evenly.
  9. Chill the bars again for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
  10. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars or bite-sized pieces.

Notes

  • For cleaner cuts, use a large, sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between slices.
  • If you want a thicker chocolate layer, melt an extra half cup of chocolate chips.
  • You can substitute vanilla wafer cookies for the shortbread base for a quick 3-ingredient Twix bites variation.

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