Sink your teeth into the most irresistible Homemade Twix Bars you’ll ever taste. These bars combine a buttery shortbread base, rich and creamy caramel, and a thick, silky coating of milk chocolate. Every bite gives you that familiar crunch and chew that Twix lovers crave, but made even better in your own kitchen.

Perfect for holiday trays, movie nights, or just indulging your sweet tooth, these bars are surprisingly easy to make and store beautifully. Once you try them, you’ll never want the store-bought version again!

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Twix Bar Recipe

These bars hit every note of deliciousness. The shortbread is tender and crumbly, the caramel is gooey without being sticky, and the chocolate shell gives that perfect snap. The best part? You can adjust the chocolate, caramel thickness, or even make them mini-style for parties.

They’re great for gifting, freezing, or sneaking from the fridge at midnight. You’ll love how these homemade Twix bars give you full control over sweetness, texture, and size.

What Kind of Chocolate Should I Use?

You can use milk chocolate for the classic Twix experience, or opt for semi-sweet or dark chocolate if you prefer a more decadent finish. High-quality melting chocolate or chocolate chips with a touch of coconut oil helps achieve that smooth, glossy shell.

Ingredients for the Homemade Twix Bar Recipe

These bars come together with just a few essential ingredients, each playing a vital role in building layers of flavor and texture:

All-purpose flour – Forms the sturdy yet tender base of the shortbread.
Unsalted butter – Adds rich flavor and that melt-in-your-mouth shortbread texture.
Granulated sugar – Sweetens and balances the buttery crust.
Vanilla extract – Rounds out the flavor in both the shortbread and caramel.
Sweetened condensed milk – The key to creating that smooth, rich caramel layer.
Light brown sugar – Enhances the caramel with deep molasses notes.
Corn syrup – Keeps the caramel soft and chewy.
Salt – A pinch enhances flavor in both the shortbread and caramel.
Milk chocolate chips or melting wafers – Creates the signature chocolate coating.
Coconut oil or shortening – Helps achieve a silky chocolate shell.

How To Make the Homemade Twix Bar Recipe

Step 1: Make the Shortbread Base

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and flour until a dough forms. Press into the pan evenly and bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Cook the Caramel Layer

In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches a caramel-like consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Pour over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Chill in the fridge until set.

Step 3: Cut and Coat

Once the caramel is firm, lift the bars out and cut into classic Twix-like sticks. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth. Dip each bar in the chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper to set.

Step 4: Chill and Enjoy

Refrigerate the dipped bars until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (if they last that long!).

How to Serve and Store Homemade Twix Bars

This recipe makes about 20 bars, making it perfect for sharing or snacking. Serve them chilled or at room temperature, with coffee, milk, or as part of a dessert board.

To store, keep the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for a firmer bite, or at room temperature if you prefer a softer caramel. They also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months—just thaw in the fridge overnight.