Homemade Twix Bars Recipe 🍫✨

 

If you’ve ever wished you could make your favorite candy bar at home, these Homemade Twix Bars are the answer. With a crisp buttery shortbread base, a layer of rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating, every bite tastes indulgent and comforting. They’re perfect for gifting, parties, or simply treating yourself after a long day. The best part? They’re surprisingly simple to make, and you don’t need any fancy candy-making equipment!

Quick Snapshot

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Yields: About 22 bars
• Category: Dessert, Candy
• Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients

Shortbread

• 1 3/4 cup (225 g) all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
• 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

Caramel Filling

• 1 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions

For the Shortbread

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper (with a sling).
2. Whisk flour and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar in a mixer for 3 minutes until fluffy.
4. Add flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
5. Press into pan evenly, chill for 30 minutes, then prick with a fork.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden, then let cool 30 minutes.

For the Caramel

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream. Cook on low, stirring often, until sugar dissolves.
2. Raise to medium-low and simmer until mixture reaches 240˚F on a candy thermometer (15–20 minutes).
3. Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes, then stir in salt and vanilla.
4. Pour over shortbread and spread evenly. Cool at room temp for 20 minutes, then refrigerate 40 minutes (or overnight).

For the Chocolate Coating

1. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl over simmering water (or microwave in 15-second bursts).
2. Let cool slightly.
3. Slice chilled shortbread-caramel block into bars with a sharp knife.
4. Dip each bar in chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate 20 minutes until set.
5. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes & Storage

• Variations: Try with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or sprinkle nuts on the caramel.
  
  
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  
  
• Freezer-Friendly: Store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight.

Nutrition (per bar)

Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 259kcal | Carbs: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

⭐ Recipe Rating

• Ease of Preparation: ★★★★☆
• Taste & Texture: ★★★★★
• Overall Satisfaction: ★★★★★

Conclusion

Making Homemade Twix Bars is easier than you think—and so much more rewarding than picking up a candy bar at the store. The balance of buttery shortbread, smooth caramel, and rich chocolate is pure perfection. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to store-bought!