Homemade Twix Bars

 

Every year. Same story.

This is me: “I am absolutely not going to eat all that junk that I did last year around the holidays”… Or realistically anytime the temp drops below 60 (I’m a wimp) and all I want to do is eat bonbons and brownies… on the couch… in my PJ’s.

Then, every year, ugh. I just can’t resist.

And it’s not junk by the way. I can’t believe I said that.

It’s sugary goodness, party in your mouth, can’t-resist-it’s-so-freakin-good.

Totally worth it.

Better than Twix. Way better.

Make these…please.

Homemade Twix Candy Bars

(Slightly adapted from King Arthur Flour)

Shortbread layer

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Caramel layer

2 cups caramel candies (I used caramel bits)

3 tablespoons half and half

Chocolate layer

2 (16 oz.) packages Chocolate CandiQuik

Directions:

1) FOR THE CRUST: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Spray a 9″ x 13″ pan lightly with cooking spray (or line with parchment) and set aside.

2) In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the flour. Mix until well combined.

3) Take the dough (it will be thick) and press evenly into the bottom of the pan.

4) Prick the crust all over with a fork. The holes allow the steam to escape and the crust will bake evenly with fewer bubbles.

5) Bake the crust until the edges are golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately run a knife around the edges to loosen the crust. Set aside to cool completely.

6) FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER: Melt the caramel and cream over low heat in a small saucepan – this takes about 10 minutes. Spread the caramel evenly over the cooled crust and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and firm up.

 

7) FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER: After the caramel layer has chilled, cut down the length of the pan, splitting the bars into two long, narrow bars (see notes below). Then cut the bar horizontally, creating 24 bars. Melt chocolate CandiQuik according to package directions; using two utensils, dip the chilled bars into melted chocolate and place on wax paper to set.

Note: I did find the dipping process to be a little tricky as some of the bars broke while I was dipping them. A couple of times the shortbread layer broke while cutting, but as you can see, that didn’t stop me! Next time, I would simply cut shorter/smaller bars. If you wish to do so, cut down the length of the pan, splitting the bar into THREE long narrow bars, then cut horizontally.

*OR this recipe can also be made into bars, in which you will only need 1 package of CandiQuik Coating. For simple bars (follow recipe directions beginning after step #6): Melt 1 package of Chocolate CandiQuik according to package directions. Spread evenly over the chilled caramel layer. Return to the fridge until the chocolate coating is well set. Cut into squares to serve.

 

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  1. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
    Monday, September 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Drooooooling over these Homemade Twix bars, Sarah! I love how easy they are–definitely better than the store-bought kind :)
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  2. Anne @ Webicurean
    Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Found you on Recipenewz–These look really yummy–I totally did *not* need to know about this recipe (since now I need to make them)! Thanks for sharing.
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  3. Printabelle
    Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Those look amazing and I love your gorgeous photos of them, too! Yum!
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  4. Emily at SweetBellaRoos
    Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I am a sucker for twix bars!!! Would love for you to link these up http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2012/09/20/pin-it-thursday-3/
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  5. rebecca @ beurrista
    Friday, September 21, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I’ve been wanting to make homemade twix bars for awhile now. Yours look scrumptious!

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  6. Emily at SweetBellaRoos
    Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Loveeee twix bars. Thanks for sharing at Pin It Thursday– I featured you here http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2012/09/22/pin-worthy-featured-links-2/
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  7. Joan@Chocolateandmore
    Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 10:38 am

    You are my hero! All summer long I wait for the temperature to drop, not to freezing cold, but cool enough that I can play with chocolate again. We’re almost there and these are at the top of my list to make! Thanks for sharing, Pinned!
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  8. Catherine Mae
    Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    That silence up there is me salivating on my keyboard!
    Must try these soon! :)

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  9. Lori
    Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Oh, WOW. Delicious!!!! I will take your advice, though. As you mentioned, the shortbread crumbled when lifted/dipped…probably because of all that lucious, heavy caramel! Making them again tomorrow only smaller bars. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!!!

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    • Sarah @ Candiquik
      Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Lori!! Thanks for saying hi, glad you enjoyed the recipe! And yes, smaller bars work better, but either way they are tasty!! I think the easiest method would be just pouring the chocolate over the top and cutting them into bars, but that’s not quite as fun!! ;)

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  10. Lori
    Friday, December 7, 2012 at 5:46 am

    You and I think alike! Thanks for this recipe! Whipping up 2 batches as I type!!!!

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  11. Adi
    Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    What kind of caramel candy did you use?

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  12. kristin
    Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    I believe I have just died and gone to heaven finding this site……..mmmmm

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