Homemade Twix Bars - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

Homemade Twix Bars are buttery shortbread cookies covered in caramel and then dipped in chocolate. Crunchy cookies, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate is an irresistible combination!

Now you can make Twix at home with this copycat recipe.

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One of the things I like best about making a copycat recipe from scratch is that I get to add only the essential ingredients. I leave out additives and preservatives that are used to make commercial items last longer on the shelf.

There is just something about aTwix barthat makes it special. Is it a cookie? Is it a candy bar? The only thing that matters is that it is gosh darn delicious.

Thishomemade Twix barsrecipe may not look much like the ones you buy in the checkout line, but it tastes every bit as good, if not better! So, the next time you are craving a Twix, try making your own!

How to Melt Chocolate

There are several ways to melt the chocolate for this recipe. It is important to remember to mix the coconut oil into the melted chocolate thoroughly.

The coconut oil helps the melted chocolate to have a more consistent texture and gives the chocolate a nice shine once it rehardens.

The Double Boiler Method:The most fool-proof way is to use a double boiler. If you don’t already have a double boiler, you can make one by filling a large, narrow pot with about 2 inches of water. Place a heat-proof bowl on top of the pot. Ensure that the bowl is big enough to cover the pot’s rim entirely but shallow enough so it won’t come into contact with the water.

Turn the heat on to about medium. The goal is for the water to simmer but not to come to a full boil. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in the bowl and use a rubber spatula to continually move the chocolate around until it melts.

The Microwave Method:This method is quicker than a double boiler, but the results may not be as good, and you will have to do it twice for this recipe. Still, it is a good alternative if you don’t want to worry about burning your chocolate or having it seize up.

To melt chocolate in the microwave, place four ounces of chocolate and a quarter cup of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Put in the microwave and heat uncovered for 30 seconds. Stir it.

Continue heating in 30-second increments until the chocolate melts, about one and a half minutes in total. Dip half of your Twix bars and repeat.

Whichever method you choose to use, it is essential to make sure no water touches the chocolate. Water will make it seize up, turning it into a gritty solid mass.

Tips For MakingHomemade Twix Bars

• Chilled Twix bars.If you have never had a frozenTwix bar, then you don’t know what you are missing. The goal is to freeze the chocolate but leave the caramel slightly chewy. About an hour in the freezer should do the trick.
• Choose your own chocolate.Sure, you could go with the traditional semi-sweet chocolate, and this recipe will be great, but why not be a bit more adventurous? Try dark chocolate or even white chocolate for a totally new taste.
• There is no need to dip these bars.Dipping bars into the chocolate can get really messy. A much more manageable, although less ‘authentic’ alternative is to place the cut shortbread with melted caramel on a cooling rack over a rimmed baking tray. Pour the melted chocolate over the bars. The bottom of the bars will be bare, but it will all taste the same!

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Twix Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Unsalted butter
• Powdered sugar
• Salt
• All-purposeflour
• Vanilla extract
• Caramel baking chips
• Chocolate chips
• Coconut oil

Ingredient Notes

I substituted the milk chocolate that is used in Twix for semi-sweet chocolate. I would imagine these would be incredible with dark chocolate as well.

These cookies need good quality butter for them to turn out well. Do not use margarine or butter spread for these cookies. The butter is needed for the rich flavor these cookies have.

I am also using coconut oil to thin out my chocolate. If you do not have coconut oil, you can use butter or vegetable shortening like Crisco.

Use good quality vanilla. Do not use vanilla that is labeled “imitation vanilla”. Imitation vanilla is made from synthetic vanilla that comes from glycoside that can be found in the sapwood of certain conifers or from coal extracts. It leaves a bitter aftertaste.

How to Make Twix Bars

We are going to start out with a delicious buttery shortbread cookie. Shortbread cookies originate from Scotland and were typically served during Christmas.

Then we’ll top the cookies with caramel and dip them in chocolate. So easy!

1. Using amixer,cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
   
2. Add flour and beat gently until flour is incorporated into the creamed sugar.
   
3. Add vanilla and mix until just blended.
   
4. Place dough on a lightly floured board.
5. Roll out the dough.
   
6. Cut the dough into even verticals and then cut them horizontally into 1/2 inch strips.
   
7. Place cookie strips onto an un-greasedcookie sheetleaving a small distance between each cookie.
   
8. Refrigerate cookies on thecookie sheetfor about 15 minutes.
9. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
   
10. Melt caramel bits in the microwave for about 45 seconds or until melted.
11. Spread a thin layer of caramel over the baked cookies.
    
12. In a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir continually until the chocolate has melted.
13. Place a cookie into the chocolate and turn the cookie over with two forks until the cookie is fully coated.
14. Place chocolate-dipped cookie onto wax paper.
    
15. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
16. Allow the chocolate to set up fully at room temperature before storing the Twix bars in an airtight container.

This recipe makes about 40 small bars, I would suggest 3 or 4 pieces a serving.

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