It’s that time of the month again… Secret Recipe Club! This month I was assigned Andrea of Adventures in All Things Food. Haven’t heard of Secret Recipe Club? Interested in joining? Get all the details here.
When I was looking through Andrea’s blog I found quite a few tasty recipes.
The ones that really caught my eye were her s’mores cupcakes with homemade marshmallows and the white chocolate panna cotta with raspberry gelee.
Once I saw the recipe for homemade twix I thought that sounded like a fun idea. I have seen other homemade candy recipes floating around. Mounds, Butterfingers, Peanut Butter Cups, and Snickers are just a few.
But buttery crumbly cookie + homemade caramel + melted chocolate? Yes please.
The recipe is quick to put together and turns out looking very impressive. These cookies would make a thoughtful homemade Christmas present. And although Halloween has passed, keep these in mind for your parties next year!
The recipe is fabulous as is, but if you want to change things up a bit you could add some salt and vanilla to the crust. You could also add some salt to the caramel (it is really delicious!).
Homemade Twix
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp homemade vanilla
Caramel Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
You will also need… 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1 tbsp shortening
To Make the Twix
Crust Layer:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your 9×13 pan.
- Stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture.
- Once mostly combined stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the crumbs into your pan and press into an even layer.
- Bake about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Caramel Layer:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small heavy bottom pot.
- Bring the mixture to a soft boil over medium heat. Stir constantly.
- Once the mixture is boiling continue stirring for 5 more minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir the whole time!
- Once slightly cooled pour over the cookie layer and spread into 1 even layer.
- Allow to come to room temperature before pouring the chocolate layer on.
To Assemble:
- In a microwaveable bowl combine the chocolate chips and shortening. In 15-30 second intervals microwave the mixture, then stir. Repeat this process until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate over the caramel layer and smooth into 1 even layer.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and cool for about 1 hour, or until fully set up.
- Cut into bars and store in the fridge or freezer.
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This looks absolutely amazing, Erin! I agree with you, salted caramel is the best
The instant I saw the twix, I bookmarked them! They look so divine…
Looks fantastic! I make millionaire’s shortbread bars, which I think must be similar. May have to rename them twix bars. LOVE IT!!
Thanks! They are super easy too!
Twix are the hubby’s favorite! I need to get off my bum and make these for him!
Okay, what? These look amazing. And so simple to make too! Bookmarking so that I can make them soon
Can’t wait to try these, they look great!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Great choice in the twix bars! Mmm… I agree the combo of caramel, cookie and chocolate is hard to beat.
This is awesome! I always loved twix as a kid. Great SRC post, happy to be a part of the club with you!
I can’t wait to make these for my husband, he will just love them. This is a great pick for the SRC! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
Miz Helen
Oh my heck! I’m in love!!! They look amazing!
love these twix bars! how fun to be able to make them at home! yum!
Oh. My. Gosh. I need these in my life….badly!
One of my favorite candy bars!
If you haven’t already, I’d love it if you’d check out my SRC recipe for Crockpot Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal.
i love twix! I’ve seen a recipe like this before but have never had the chance to make it. I think after reading this I’ll give it a try
Ok- these look amazing. They are on the list for holiday baking.
Okay, okay, you’ve convinced me. I must make these.
I hope you’ll stop by to see my SRC post for Honey Vinaigrette Grilled Chicken.
ButterYum
http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2011/11/honey-vinaigrette-grilled-chicken.html
Oh my word, delicious looking! I would love some of these right now.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group ‘A’ SRC recipe this month: Pork Belly Soup with Collard Greens.
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Yum! These look fantastic — I am strongly considering them as part of our homemade Christmas gifts this year. So fun to be in SRC with you!
I zeroed in on these among all the SRC thumbnails today! Totally yummy!
Twix is my all time favorite candy bar. I’ve seen a few of these on blogs and have bookmarked a few too. These look fabulous and now I have to make them.
This is 1000% better than the store-bought version. At least you can understand ever single ingredient without a chemistry dictionary! LOL!
homemade twix! yummmmm! they look absolutely fantastic!
Wow, they look much more delicate than a packaged chocolate bar, however, they also looks a million times tastier. What a beautiful creation!
This is so cool! I love twix bars and I love that these are homemade!
Looks delish and easy to put together. I’m totally pinning these!
WHAT?!! Homemade Twix!! This recipe rocks!! Can I come over to your house?
Would it be wrong to just say – I want! I looove twix when I dare to let myself enjoy a candy bar. These look rocking
The idea of homemade Twix excites me way more than the storebought ones! They’re getting so small…I can make these any size I want! Your Twix looks so perfect and sweet. I have such a sweet tooth it’s not even funny!
oh wow! I definitely need to make these as soon as possible!
Yummy!
Okay, I was so excited when I saw this recipe, that I went out and made them last night and brought them in to work today. They are AMAZING! And a huge hit at work. Thanks so much for sharing this delicious recipe.
You are welcome! So glad you and everyone like them
And thank you so much for coming back and letting me know!!
Mmmm. These look fabulous! Twix is my favorite candy bar. I’ll have to give these a try!
Love your blog! You have the most creative recipes!!
Love your blog! You have the most creative recipes!!!