Ingredients:
Shortbread:
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute 1-to-1 gluten-free or coconut flour)
– 1/4 cup real maple syrup
– 1/2 cup softened butter (regular or dairy-free)
Caramel Filling:
– 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or substitute light brown sugar)
– 1/3 cup real maple syrup
– 1/4 cup butter (regular or dairy-free)
– 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– Pinch of salt
Chocolate:
– 2 cups chocolate chips (regular or dairy-free)
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Other:
– Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
1. Prepare Shortbread:
– Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
– Combine the ingredients for the shortbread in a medium bowl, using a fork to incorporate the softened butter. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving flaps on two sides for easy lifting later. Spread the shortbread mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing it firmly. Bake on the middle rack for 13-15 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly.
2. Make Caramel Sauce:
– In a small/medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the ingredients for the caramel sauce. Whisk as the butter melts until the mixture turns smooth. Once melted and smooth, pour it evenly over the cooked shortbread. Place the pan in the freezer, ensuring it stays flat, for 10-15 minutes.
3. Prepare Chocolate Coating:
– In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring between each increment until smooth.
4. Cut and Coat Bars:
– Remove the pan from the freezer, lift the parchment out onto a cutting board (use a paring knife if needed to prevent sticking), and cut it into 4 equal sections. Then, cut each section into 5 thin bars, resembling Twix bars.
– Dip each bar into the melted chocolate using a fork to coat the bottom and drizzle the top. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Freeze until the chocolate sets.
Enjoy your delightful Homemade Twix Bars after the chocolate has cooled and hardened—a perfect treat for any occasion!