Twix chocolate bars are one of my all-time favorites—that irresistible crunch of shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate coating never fails to satisfy. But store-bought ones always feel too small and overpriced. As a home baker who's recreated countless candy classics, I've perfected this simple homemade Twix recipe. Now you can make them in any size, whenever the craving strikes.
Contents
- Ingredients
- How to Make
- Result
Ingredients
For the shortbread (serves 4):
- 100g soft butter
- 50g sugar
- 150g flour
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
For the caramel:
- 1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
- 50g sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 50g butter
For the chocolate topping:
- 180g dark or milk chocolate (your choice)
How to Make
Shortbread base:
- Mix the soft butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy.
- Add the salt and flour gradually, stirring to form a dough.
- Spread the dough evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 150°C (300°F) for about 30 minutes. It should remain pale.
Caramel layer:
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the sugar and honey, stirring continuously.
- Cook on low heat, stirring often, until it turns a thick, elastic caramel color.
- Spread the hot caramel over the cooled shortbread and let it set.
Chocolate topping:
- Melt the chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour over the caramel layer.
- Once fully set and chilled, cut into bars of your desired size.
Result
Yum! These homemade Twix bars are simple, budget-friendly, and taste even better than the originals. With this trusted recipe, you'll be hooked and making them often.
