Homemade Twix Bars

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Why you’ll love this Homemade Twix Bars

Rich, Authentic Flavor:

• Why: Homemade Twix bars capture the authentic taste of the shop bought version, with layers of buttery shortbread, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate.
• Tip: Using high-quality ingredients like real butter, homemade caramel, and premium chocolate can elevate the flavour even more.

Customisable:

• Why: You can tailor the recipe to your taste preferences, such as using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel, or incorporating other flavourings like vanilla or espresso.
• Tip: Experiment with different types of chocolate and caramel to find your perfect combination .

Control Over Ingredients:

• Why: Making Twix bars at home allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring no preservatives, artificial flavors, or excessive sugars are used.
• Tip: Opt for organic or natural ingredients to make a healthier version of this classic treat​.

Fun Baking Project:

• Why: The process of making Twix bars can be a fun and rewarding baking project, suitable for both beginners and experienced bakers.
• Tip: Involve friends or family members in the baking process to make it a fun, shared activity​.

Impressive Homemade Gift:

• Why: Homemade Twix bars make for impressive and thoughtful gifts, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or just because.
• Tip: Package them beautifully in a decorative box or bag with a personalised note to make the gift even more special.

Top Tips

Perfect the Shortbread Base:

• Ingredients: Use high-quality butter for a rich and crumbly texture. Cold butter works best for achieving the right shortbread consistency.
• Baking: Don’t overbake the shortbread. It should be a light golden colour, not browned. This ensures it remains tender and doesn’t become too hard.

Smooth and Creamy Caramel:

• Consistency: Aim for a caramel that is thick enough to hold its shape but still soft and chewy. Avoid overcooking the caramel to prevent it from becoming too hard.

Chill Between Layers:

• Layering: After baking the shortbread and adding the caramel layer, chill the bars in the fridge. This helps set the caramel, making it easier to cut and preventing it from mixing with the chocolate layer.

Chocolate:

• Quality: Use good quality chocolate for the best flavour and texture. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate can be used depending on your preference.

Proper Storage:

• Cooling: Let the bars set completely at room temperature after adding the chocolate. If you place them directly in the fridge, the chocolate might lose its shine and develop condensation.
• Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge if your environment is warm. If stored in the fridge, let them come to room temperature before serving to enhance the flavour and texture.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Homemade Twix Bars

• 115 g Unsalted Butter
• 50 g Sugar
• 125 g Plain Flour
• Salt pinch
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Salted Caramel

• 170 g Salted Caramel
• Homemade Salted Caramel – My Simple Eats recipe

Chocolate

• 300 g Milk Chocolate melted

How to make Homemade Twix Bars

Shortbread Base

• In a bowl, mix together the butter and sugar and then add in the vanilla extract and salt.
• Sift the plain flour and mix until combined. Press the dough into an 8×8 baking tin lined with baking paper.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 175°C for 20 minutes and then allow to cool fully.

Assemble

• Slice the shortbread into 16 bars and then spread your caramel onto each slice. Allow it to set in the fridge for a while to set.
• Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second bursts until it is fully melted.
• Dip the bars into the melted chocolate so that it coats the bottom half of the shortbread and then place onto a tray lined with baking paper. Place into the fridge to allow the chocolate to set.
• Drizzle the bars with chocolate and then allow the chocolate to set before serving, enjoy!

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