I can’t quite explain it, but I receive the utmost joy and feel a sense of triumph after making a popular item “homemade”. Do you ever feel the same feeling I experience? Lately, I have been seeing a plethora of homemade girl scout cookies, peanut butter cups and more of the like. I am intrigued by these recipes, but it wasn’t until I saw a recipe on Annie’s Eats, an amazing food blog, for Salted Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars (aka very similar to the ever popular Twix bars) that I felt truly compelled to make this homemade rendition. Although these look similar to the esteemed Twix, the flavors are a little bit different as a result of the addition of salt and the substitution for dark chocolate. However, these modifications were the tipping point for my decision to make this recipe!
Step 1: Make Dough and Press
Into Dish and Bake
Step 2: Melt Caramels (I used this step from this recipe)
and Layer On Top of Cooled Crust
Step 3: Melt Chocolate and Layer On Top
Step 4: Let Cool, Sprinkle Salt On Top and Eat
Even though mine didn’t turn out as perfectly as Annie’s, I still experienced a great sense of satisfaction after making these. Plus, this recipe was very simple and one that will be repeated again and again! And, if you want to go the more traditional route of a “Twix” – just use milk chocolate and omit the salt.
Cheers!
This sounds perfect! Twix are a guilty pleasure of mine, and I’m pretty certain that the home-made version would only have half the guilt associated with them! Thanks for posting.
Of course only half the guilt – plus more fun!
I totally know what you mean about that gratification of a homemade good! (I made homemade Cheez-its a couple weeks back. Heaven, I tell you!)
These look fantastic. Totally trying them out.
Thanks Melissa! I’m totally waiting for the perfect time to try your homemade Cheez-it recipe too!
loving the idea of a homemade twix! it looks like the perfect snack!
It totally is
Thanks for stopping by!
Ahhh these look delicious! Twix is hands-down my favorite candy, so these are a must-try!! Thanks for the share.
Halie
Aww glad to hear they are your favorite! Try them with both milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate if you can – let me know which is your favorite
Oooooh yeah! I’m definitely trying these! They look pretty amazing!!
Thank you
I’m definitely going to try these, they look delicious! I have nominated you for a versatile blogger award, if you accept awards that is
http://vintagestylequeen.com/2012/03/13/versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so incredibly much!!! Of course I accept
I’m on a work trip but I will follow the rules of the award when I get back. I honestly really like your blog too and I’m honored for the nomination – have a great day!
Thanks
That’s so creative!!! OMG Twix bars are one of my favourite candies!! It would be so bad if I made this because I know I have really poor self-restrain! nom nom nom nom nom
Ahhh yes – the self restraint is killer! But, delicious nonetheless!
This is a dangerous recipe to have – they look better than the original
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you!!
Heavenly! That’s what I think when I look at your photos of these bars. I love a good twix and if making a tray of these is anything like
(the ones I know and love) mmm mmm….
Awww thank you!!
These look incredible! I’m in trouble
Thanks Sydney!! I was very much in trouble too after making them!
Oh wow, these look absolutely incredible – the kind of treat that disappears almost as soon as you made it, at least in my household anyway
This definitely was the case at mine!
Thanks for the comment!
These look amazing!! Might have to give them a try this weekend!
Do it