Homemade Twix Bars
Delightful combination of flavors and textures with a crispy cookie base, rich caramel layer, and smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
For the cookie base
- 80 grams caster sugar Granulated sugar for the cookie base.
- 160 grams unsalted butter Softened butter for the cookie base.
- 0.5 pieces egg Using half an egg, you can whisk and measure.
- 225 grams flour All-purpose flour for the cookie base.
- 1 pinch salt A pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
For the caramel layer
- 397 grams condensed milk One can of condensed milk.
- 60 grams unsalted butter Butter for the caramel layer.
- 60 grams dark brown sugar Brown sugar for caramel flavor.
For the chocolate coating
- 350 grams milk chocolate Milk chocolate for coating the bars.
Instructions
Cookie Base
- In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar, butter, and egg. Whisk everything together for a few minutes until it turns fluffy.
- Add the flour and the pinch of salt to the mixture. Knead it with a mixer until you have a firm dough.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Firmly press the dough into the bottom of the pan and prick it with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, allow the cookie base to cool in the pan.
Caramel Layer
- Once the cookie base is cool, prepare the caramel. In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, butter, and dark brown sugar.
- Over low to medium heat, melt the butter and sugar, stirring continuously.
- As the caramel starts to boil, continue stirring. Lower the heat a bit. The mixture will begin to thicken gradually.
- Keep stirring until the caramel is about as thick as a soft chocolate spread.
- Pour the caramel over the cooled cookie and spread it evenly using a spatula. Allow it to cool completely in the refrigerator.
Chocolate Dipping
- Melt two-thirds of the milk chocolate in a double boiler.
- Once melted, remove the bowl from the heat and add the remaining chocolate. Stir until all the chocolate has completely melted.
- Dip each caramel cookie strip into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped bars on a sheet of parchment paper.
- While the chocolate is still soft, use a fork to press the Twix bars a few times with the flat side to create a pattern.
- Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
Keep your bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Prick the dough before baking to avoid puffing. Watch the caramel closely to prevent burning.