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Homemade Twix Bars

Twix Bars are a SUPERIOR candy. There is nothing more perfect than the combination of shortbread, caramel and chocolate. Not to mention, making it from home is SO easy and makes me feel so much butter about eating 6 in one sitting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients
 

Shortbread

  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups (360 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips/chopped chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the caramel through step 6 of the linked caramel recipe.

Shortbread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper, making sure there is overhang on all sides. This will make it easy to remove the bars from the pan. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar and whisk until completely combined and the mixture has a glossy finish. It will take about a minute of whisking to get it to this consistency.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Add the flour and salt and whisk until a batter forms.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  • Once the shortbread is cool, pour the cooled caramel over the shortbread, spreading it into an even layer. Cover the pan and put it in the fridge to set for two hours or overnight, or in the freezer for one hour.

Preparing the bars

  • Once the caramel is set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place them on a cutting board.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the bars into 16 equally sized pieces, measuring approximately 3 inches long by ¾ inch wide. Wipe the knife clean in between each cut - this will ensure you have clean, smooth cuts.
  • Place the bars in the fridge or freezer to keep them set while you melt the chocolate.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and vegetable oil and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Or you can do this on the stovetop.
  • Gently drop each Twix Bar into the chocolate, using a fork to turn the bar over so it is completely covered in chocolate. Remove it from the chocolate and place it on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Repeat this process with the rest of the Twix Bars. Place the bars in the fridge or freezer until they are completely set and the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
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