Homemade Twix Bars

May 16, 2013

166

Chocolate Caramel shortbread layer bar, just like a Twix candy. Only better.

Base:
1//2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 cup flour

Filling:
24 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans, OPTIONAL, I did not use

Topping:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons whipping cream

Heat oven to 325. Grease a 9×9 inch pan. In medium bowl combine powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 tablespoon whipping cream. Blend well, add flour. Mix till combined, crumbly. Press evenly into greased pan. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes. Till firm to touch Meanwhile in medium saucepan, melt caramels with 1/3 cup whipping cream over low heat, stirring frequently. Till smooth. remove from heat. Add pecans if using. Stir to combine. Immediately pour over the cooked shortbread base. Spread evenly, gently. In small saucepan melt milk chocolate chips with butter and whipping cream. Drizzle over filling. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Store refrigerated. Take out 1/2 hour before serving.

Nutritions

Calories
155

Sodium
49mg
2% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
0.7000000000000001g
2% DV

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