Homemade Twix Bars
Description
Delicious and fun to make, these homemade Twix bars are a healthier, vegan, and gluten-free alternative to the classic candy. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, creamy coconut caramel, and a rich dark chocolate coating, they’re the perfect treat for any dietary preference!
Ingredients
Shortbread:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour 120g
- ½ cup cold vegan butter 115g
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Caramel:
- 1 can Native Forest Organic Simple Coconut Milk refrigerated overnight
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 6 tbsp Let’s Do Organic Cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
Topping:
- Dark chocolate melted
- Flakey salt
Instructions
Prepare the Shortbread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together the flour, cold vegan butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Use a toothpick to poke small holes all over the shortbread.
- Bake the shortbread crust for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Make the Caramel:
- While the shortbread is baking, scoop out the solid part from the chilled coconut milk and measure out 5 tablespoons.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut cream, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk together.
- Gradually add the cornstarch, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and free of clumps. Cook until the caramel just begins to bubble, then remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread layer and spread evenly.
Chill the Layers:
- Place the pan in the freezer for a few hours, or until the caramel layer is fully hardened.
- Once hardened, remove from the freezer and slice into bars.
Coat with Chocolate:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler.
- Dip each Twix bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring all sides are coated. Place the chocolate-coated bars on a parchment-lined surface.
- Drizzle any remaining chocolate on top of the bars and sprinkle with flakey salt.
Final Chill:
- Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!
Notes
- The caramel layer may soften at room temperature, so it’s best to store the bars in the fridge.
- For a nutty twist, you can add a layer of almond butter or peanut butter before pouring the caramel over the shortbread.
- These Twix bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.