Pies and Plots

Writing Never Tasted So Sweet

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Books

Homemade Twix Bars #SundaySupper

November 27, 2016

Share
Pin1
Tweet
Email
Print
1Share
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Homemade Twix Bars

Lots of people have Thanksgiving traditions and many of them are the same.  Travel.  Family.  Cooking.  Baking.  Turkey.  Pie.  Football.  Leftovers.  Shopping.  More leftovers.  More shopping.  More travel.  Lots of crowds.

And I think all those traditions and whatever others you may have are great.

Homemade Twix Bars

But I bet you aren’t surprised to know those aren’t my traditions for the most part.  My Thanksgivings are quiet days, just Mom and Dad and me.  We actually have started this new tradition where we go shopping the day before Thanksgiving.  It’s my favorite!

There aren’t any crowds and a lot of the sales have already begun.  This year I picked up an awesome dress at Saks I can’t wait to show all of you!!  It’s fun, low key, and this year was a great way to get out on a rainy, yucky day.

Homemade Twix Bars

On Thanksgiving, the only traditional food we have is cranberry sauce (not out of the can).  Otherwise we have steaks or tacos and it’s just the three of us.  No pressure.  Not too much work.  No drama.  There aren’t many leftovers and save for a little shopping by Dad on Black Friday, we leave the crowds to everyone else.

That’s my Thanksgiving and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  For me it is perfect.  For you something else may be and I hope that is exactly what you had over the holidays 🙂

Homemade Twix Bars

For dessert, we skipped pies and pumpkin and all that and had homemade Twix Bars.  These are everything I remember a Twix to before my allergy and oh so much more.

The shortbread base is the star here.  It is thick and crumbly and practically melts in your mouth.  Then there is the gooey caramel that stretches when you bite into the bar.  It all finishes with the slightly bitter carob (in my case) or chocolate coating, snapping as you take a bite.  Make sure these are a part of your holiday season!

Homemade Twix Bars

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Homemade Twix Bars #SundaySupper


★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

No reviews

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 bars 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 batch homemade caramel or store bought
  • 18 ounces carob or dark or milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Make the shortbread. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla bean paste until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Add the flour, cornmeal, and salt and mix until a stiff dough is formed. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
  3. Bake shortbread 20-25 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and mostly set.
  4. While the shortbread bakes, make the caramel or warm the store-bought caramel. Pour the hot caramel over the slightly cooled shortbread. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight until completely chilled.
  5. Once the caramel and shortbread are chilled, cut into long, thin bars. Melt the carob or chocolate with the shortening in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted. I recommend doing this in two batches.
  6. Carefully dip each of the bars in the chocolate and use a spoon or your fingers to coat completely. Set on a parchment lined baking sheet to set. Once all bars are set, serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Shortbread base adapted from Ashley Rodriguez via Craftsy

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @piesandplots on Instagram

Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes!  Thanks to Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting!

Baked Goods

  • Cinnamon and Spice Granola by Simple and Savory
  • Coconut Macaroon Tarts by Asian In America
  • Cranberry Coffee Cake by Food Done Light
  • Mini Pumpkin Breads by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Snowman Poop by Palatable Pastime

Candy

  • A Trio of Brittle by The Freshman Cook
  • Grandma’s Peanut Butter Balls by Cricket’s Confections
  • Homemade Peanut Brittle by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots
  • Peanut Butter Fudge by Family Around The Table
  • Superfoods Fruit & Nut Bites by My Life Cookbook
  • Toffee Candied Peanuts by New South Charm
  • Turron de Jijona (Spanish Soft Nougat) by Caroline’s Cooking

Chocolate

  • Espresso Fudge by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix by My Imperfect Kitchen
  • Peppermint Bark Candy by Life Tastes Good
  • Peppermint Bark Popcorn by A Mind “Full” Mom
  • Red Wine Hot Fudge Sauce by The Crumby Cupcake

Jams, Syrups, Drinks

  • Blood and Sand Jam by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Creamy Lemoncello by Monica’s Table
  • Warm Gingerbread Syrup by Food Lust People Love

Mixes and Spices

  • Cherry Almond Scone Mix by Baking Sense
  • Cranberry Almond Quick Bread Mix by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Lavender-infused Sugar and Lazy Shortbread by Sunday Supper Movement

Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Filed Under: Baked Goods, Candy, Caramel, Carob, Cookies Tagged With: Candy, Caramel, Carob, Chocolate, Shortbread, twix

Don’t Miss a Bite!

« Weekly Meal Plan #40
Apple Crumble Bars »

Comments

  1. Liz says

    November 27, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Our Thanksgiving is very low key, too. We have the traditional foods, but just the 5 of us. No shopping, either! I love any and all Twix desserts—your bars look scrumptious!!

    Reply
  2. Hezzi-D says

    November 27, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I love Twix! I can’t wait to make these myself!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Kerschner says

    November 27, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    What a great treat for anytime!

    Reply
  4. Denise Wright says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Who wouldn’t want a homemade Twix bar! I have to make these for my son over the holidays. He loves them!

    Reply
  5. Eileen says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    Your Thanksgiving sounds very cozy and these “Twix” bars looks really delicious.

    Reply
  6. Beth says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Mmmm … these Twix bars sound amazing, allergies or not!

    Reply
  7. Debbie Eccard says

    November 30, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Glad that you had a great one! For us, it is a lot of work but we just love the food we make. Your dessert would be a hit at our Thanksgiving for sure. I love a Twix bar but your’s look and sound so much better. Now on to the Christmas holidays!!

    Reply
  8. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 21, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Family traditions are always great-traditional or not! My family always had homemade pasta and meatballs for Thanksgiving (my dad’s side, that is–the Italian side) and people always look at me funny when I tell them lol. And these homemade twix bars look fantastic-I love the textures!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 23, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks for sharing these on FB, Kayle xo

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Grandma's Peanut Butter Balls #SundaySupper - Cricket’s Confections says:
    November 27, 2016 at 7:34 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  2. Cranberry Almond Quick Bread #SundaySupper says:
    November 27, 2016 at 8:52 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  3. Peppermint Bark Popcorn #SundaySupper A Mind "Full" Mom says:
    November 27, 2016 at 8:55 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  4. Cherry Almond Scone Mix #SundaySupper - Baking Sense says:
    November 27, 2016 at 9:01 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  5. Peanut Butter Fudge #SundaySupper • Family Around the Table says:
    November 27, 2016 at 9:53 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  6. This Homemade Easy Peanut Brittle is the Perfect Homemade Food Gift #SundaySupper - A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures says:
    November 27, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  7. Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat) #SundaySupper - Caroline's Cooking says:
    November 27, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  8. Creamy Limoncello #SundaySupper - Monica's Table says:
    November 28, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  9. Homemade Twix Bars - Yum Goggle says:
    December 5, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    […] GET THE RECIPE […]

    Reply
  10. Peanut Butter Fudge • Family Around the Table says:
    October 8, 2017 at 6:37 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  11. Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat) - Caroline's Cooking says:
    November 12, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  12. Snowman Poop #SundaySupper - says:
    December 13, 2017 at 10:24 am

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply
  13. Lavender-infused sugar and Lazy Shortbread says:
    September 3, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    […] Homemade Twix Bars by Pies and Plots […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome to Pies and Plots. I’m Laura Dembowski, writer, baker, and fashionista sharing recipes, reviews, and tips to inspire you to enjoy life both inside and outside the kitchen.
…Read More

Don’t Miss a Bite!

my foodgawker gallery
TODAY.com Parenting Team FC Contributor

The Latest

Categories

piesandplots

Fashion 👡 👗Florida ☀️🌴 Fiction 🖋📚 Food 🎂🥩
Cause of Death is available now! 🥳
#ootdshare #floridavibes #amwriting #bakersofinstagram

Laura Dembowski
Merry Christmas from my family to yours 🎄 ⛄️❤💚❤

#merrychristmas #christmasvibes #christmastree #christmasdecorations #christmastime #christmasfashion #holidayseason #holidayvibes #holidayspirit #holidayfashion #familytime #familyphotography #familygoals #familyisforever #rcmemories #ritzcarlton #ritzcarltonorlando #ootdshare #ootdfashion #strikeapose #model #floridaholiday #floridachristmas #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #thecitybeautiful #tistheseason #tisthedamnseason #blondehairdontcare #lookgoodfeelgood
I'm loving wearing metallics this holiday season 💖💖💖 They bring that Christmas vibe but in a more sophisticated, subtle way. The details for this outfit are on the blog, and I'll have a new post with more gold and silver tomorrow ✨️ 💛 

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #fashiondiaries #fashionista #fashionnova #fashionstyle #ootdshare #christmasvibes #christmastime #christmasfashion #holidayvibes #holidayseason #holidayspirit #metallicdress #golddress #oscardelarenta #blondehairdontcare #cheerstolife #cheersyall #redlipclassic #redlips #floridaholiday #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #floridagirl #thecitybeautiful #rcmemories #ritzcarltonorlando #ritzcarlton #happygirl
Currently craving a giant slice of this Espresso V Currently craving a giant slice of this Espresso Vanilla Bean Tiramisu Cake. Then again, when am I not craving it??? This cake has all the flavors of tiramisu and is covered in a drippy glaze that packs a second kick of coffee. So that means it's totally acceptable to eat this for breakfast, right??? ☕😋

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #cakecakecake #tiramisu #tiramisucake #imsomartha #thebakefeed #feedfeed #thekitchn #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #todayfood #yahoofood #bonappetit #cakeforbreakfast #breakfastofchampions #grainfree #christmasvibes #christmascake #christmasrecipe #comfortfood #butfirstcoffee #halfbakedharvest #coffeerecipes #coffeecake #glutenfree #vanillabean #tiramisurecipe #holidayrecipe
Champagne and caviar are a classic flavor combinat Champagne and caviar are a classic flavor combination, but they make a pretty awesome and festive fashion combination too. Navy and black dresses, paired with metallic accessories is an elegant yet updated holiday look. These outfit details are on the blog right now! 🥂

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ootdshare #festivefashion #christmasoutfit #champagneandcaviar #holidayoutfit #christmasvibes #holidayvibes #fashioninspo #styleinspo #lookgoodfeelgood #festiveseason #metallicdress #lbd #lacedress #ladydiorbag #dressup #strikeapose #model #floridachristmas #floridaholidays #sunsetvibes #smize #thecitybeautiful #orlandoinfluencer #blondehairdontcare #cheersyall #merrychristmas
Cookie baking season is upon us 😋 While the cla Cookie baking season is upon us 😋 While the classics are always nice, it can be a lot of fun to play around with new flavor combinations like the ones in these Tahini Cookies studded with crunchy almonds and chewy raisins. Think of them like a peanut butter cookie's more sophisticated older sister 😎 And head over to the blog to snag the recipe 🍪

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #cookiemonster #cookiesofinstagram #cookiestagram #healthycookies #cookiesforbreakfast #tahinicookies #tahinirecipe #tahini #cookieseason #christmascookies #imsomartha #f52grams #foodgawker #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood #todayfood #yahoofood #bonapetit #cookierecipe #paleocookies #christmasbaking #ambaking #holidaybaking #breakfastcookies #foodfluencer #uniquecookies #almondcookie
Ready to wear all the cozy clothes and festive col Ready to wear all the cozy clothes and festive colors 🎄💚

The details for this outfit are on the blog!

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ootdshare #ootdfashion #fashionstyle #styleinspo #christmasoutfit #christmasvibes #holidayvibes #sweaterweather #cozyclothes #floridachristmas #floridaholiday #lookgoodfeeltgood #strikeapose #model #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #thecitybeautiful #blondehairdontcare #denimskirt #chunkysweater #smize #happygirl #positivevibes #inthespirit #tistheseason #tisthedamnseason #downtownorlando
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Pies and Plots · Web Design by Viva la Violet