Homemade Twix Bars 🍫🍪
Ingredients:
Shortbread Layer:
¼ cup sugar
1¼ cups flour
⅔ cup butter, softened
Caramel Layer:
½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate Layer:
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions:
1️⃣ Shortbread Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and flour. Cut in the ⅔ cup of softened butter using a butter knife or pastry blender until the mixture forms evenly sized crumbs. Press this crumbly dough firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
2️⃣ Caramel Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the ½ cup butter. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue stirring for 5 minutes as it boils gently. Then, remove from heat and stir for an additional 2-3 minutes. Pour the caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Allow it to cool and set. To expedite this, you can place it in the fridge until the caramel is firm.
3️⃣ Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble: Pour the melted chocolate over the firm caramel layer, spreading it out to cover the caramel evenly. Let the chocolate cool and harden. You can refrigerate the bars to speed up this process.
5️⃣ Cut into Bars: Once the chocolate layer has set, use a warm knife (running it under hot water and drying it off can help make cleaner cuts) to slice the dessert into squares or bars.
Notes:
Constant stirring is crucial for the caramel layer to prevent it from burning.
Let each layer cool completely for the best texture and to keep the layers distinct.
