Description
Twix Cookie Bars are a delightful homemade treat that brings the classic candy bar experience right into your kitchen. With a buttery shortbread base, rich caramel layer, and smooth chocolate topping, these bars are the ultimate indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your cravings, this easy recipe combines familiar flavors in a fun and shareable format. The unique mix of textures—from the crumbly shortbread to the gooey caramel and luscious chocolate—ensures that these cookie bars will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 ¼ cups milk or dark chocolate (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat together room temperature butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour until combined.
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, melt remaining butter, corn syrup, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir in half the heavy cream and boil for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Pour caramel over baked shortbread and let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate with remaining cream until smooth. Pour over cooled caramel and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg