Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and luscious chocolate with these homemade Twix Bites. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
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Shortbread:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Shortbread: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, butter, sugar, and salt until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
- Make the Caramel Filling: Melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in the microwave, then pour over the cooled shortbread crust.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Cut into squares.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, dip each square, and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Store Twix bites in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a dark chocolate version, use dark chocolate chips.
- For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the caramel before coating with chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
