Description
These Ultimate Twix Style Cookies offer the perfect blend of a buttery cookie base, rich caramel layer, and smooth melted chocolate topping. Easy to prepare and bake, these homemade bars mimic the classic Twix candy with a satisfying combination of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Layers
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift the bars later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Press Dough and Bake: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cookie base to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Spread Caramel Layer: Once cooled, spread the caramel sauce evenly over the cookie base. If caramel is too thick, warm gently in the microwave until spreadable.
- Melt Chocolate and Spread: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Pour evenly over the caramel layer and spread to the edges.
- Chill and Cut Bars: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is firm. Use parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan, trim edges if desired, and cut into bars or squares. Store in an airtight container and enjoy.
Notes
- For a homemade caramel, use a simple recipe of sugar, butter, and cream cooked until golden and thickened.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate depending on preference.
- Let the cookie base cool fully before adding caramel to prevent melting and mixing layers.
- Store bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Use parchment paper overhang for easy removal without breaking the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Twix style cookies, caramel bars, chocolate caramel cookies, homemade Twix, dessert bars
