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Twix Copycat Bars

These copycat Twix bars have a buttery shortbread base, a thick caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping. They’re made with simple ingredients and come together in layers for that classic candy bar bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 329kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Base:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed

For the Caramel Filling:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (about 1 1/4 cups, 14 ounce can)

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Add butter, flour, and brown sugar to a food processor. Pulse until crumbly, then press into a 9x13 pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Start the caramel filling while the shortbread bakes. In a heavy saucepan, stir together butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir constantly until it starts to boil.
    3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • Reduce heat and keep stirring for 12 minutes. When thick and golden, remove from heat and pour over baked shortbread. Chill in the fridge until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • In a clean pan over low heat, melt butter halfway. Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
    2 cups chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • Spread melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer. Sprinkle with sea salt while warm if you choose. Let it cool until set. Use the freezer if needed.
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Cut into 24 bars with a sharp knife or bench scraper. Store in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer. Let sit at room temp before serving.

Equipment

Food Processor
1 1/2 Quart Saucepan
Bench Scraper Multi-tool

Notes

  • If you're worried about burning the chocolate, you can use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water for more control.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.