Twix Cookie Dough Bars

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If you’re a fan of Twix bars and cookie dough, you’re in for a treat with this Twix cookie dough bars recipe.

This recipe combines the classic flavors of Twix bars with the irresistible texture of cookie dough to create a dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Whether you’re looking for a new dessert to impress your friends or just want to indulge in something delicious, this recipe is worth trying out.

stack of finished twix cookie dough bars on marble counter

To prepare these decadent bars, you’ll need a few simple ingredients including butter, brown sugar, flour, and a tube of chocolate chip cookie dough.

The preparation and assembly process is straightforward and easy to follow, making this recipe perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

Once you’ve baked and assembled your Twix cookie dough bars, you can enjoy them as a dessert or snack anytime you’re craving something sweet.

Key Takeaways

  • This recipe combines the classic flavors of Twix bars with the irresistible texture of cookie dough.
  • The preparation and assembly process is straightforward and easy to follow, making this recipe perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
  • Once you’ve baked and assembled your Twix cookie dough bars, you can enjoy them as a dessert or snack anytime you’re craving something sweet.
closeup stack of twix cookie bars

Equipment Needed to Make Twix Cookie Dough Bars:

  • 8 x 8 Baking Dish
  • Parchment paper for baking dish
ingredients for making twix cookie dough bars from scratch

Ingredients:

Cookie Layer

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tube of chocolate chip cookie dough

Caramel Layer

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup

Chocolate Layer

  • 2 cups chocolate chips, melted

Directions

Shortbread/Cookie Layer:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a parchment-covered 8×8 baking dish.
  2. In a bowl whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the softened butter and use a fork to blend thoroughly.
  3. Pour this mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly, pressing into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Take the chocolate chip cookie dough and create a layer on top of the shortbread crust. Cut the cookie dough into chunks and press into the pan evenly.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. The cookie dough layer may still look slightly undone, but that is how you want it.
step-by-step to create shortbread and cookie dough layer of twix bars.

Caramel Layer

  1. While this cools, place the brown sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium and let melt while stirring every couple minutes.
  2. Once completely melted, add the butter and sweetened condensed milk.
  3. Stir continuously as the mixture melts together. It will seem a bit separated, but continue stirring until the bubbling caramel has formed.
  4. Pour this layer on top of the cookie dough layer. Spread evenly using a rubber spatula or spoon. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
step-by-step photos of making the twix bars caramel layer

Chocolate Layer

  1. About 5 minutes before taking out of the fridge, heat the chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Add a teaspoon of oil to melt the chocolate thinner.
  2. The caramel should be firm enough so the chocolate does not mix and combine with the caramel layer. Pour the melted chocolate on top. Spread evenly and place back in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut square bars of this dessert. If you are picky, cut the edges off for a clean look on every Twix cookie dough bar.
step-by-step of layering the twix bars - left to right: cooked cookie dough layer, caramel layer, chocolate layer

Tips:

  • Store any leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days, placing a piece of parchment paper between stacked bars.
  • Finished bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Variations:

  • Try white chocolate chips for the chocolate layer.
  • You can also chop up Twix candy bars and press them in the top of the cookie dough layer before baking for an added layer of Twix goodness!
stack of finished and cut twix cookie dough bars on marble counter
Yield: 8 bars

Twix Cookie Dough Bars

twix cookie dough bars

If you're a fan of Twix bars and cookie dough, you're in for a treat with this Twix cookie dough bars recipe. This recipe combines the classic flavors of Twix bars with the irresistible texture of cookie dough to create a dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Idle Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 52 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tube of cookie dough
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 cups chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

    1.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a parchment covered 8x8 baking dish.

    2.In a bowl whisk together the flour and sugar. Add the softened butter and use a fork to blend together thoroughly.

    3.Pour this mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly, pressing into the bottom of the pan.

    4.Take the chocolate cookie and create a layer on top of the shortbread crust. Take chunks and press into the pan evenly.

    5.Place in the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. The cookie dough layer may still look slightly undone, but that is how you want it.

    6.While this cools, place the brown sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium and let melt while stirring every couple minutes.

    7.Once completely melted, add the butter and sweetened condensed milk.

    8.Stir continuously as the mixture melts together. It will seem a bit separated, but continue stirring until the bubbling caramel has formed.

    9.Pour this layer on top of the cookie dough layer. Spread evenly using a rubber spatula or spoon. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

    10.About 5 minutes before taking out of the fridge, heat the chocolate chip cookies in the microwave at 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Add a teaspoon of oil to melt the chocolate thinner.

    11.The caramel should be firm enough so the chocolate does not mix and combine with the caramel layer. Pour the melted chocolate on top. Spread evenly and place back in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

    12.Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut square bars of this dessert. If you are picky, cut the edges off for a clean look on every Twix cookie dough bar.

easy & delicious twix cookie dough bars (text overlay with stack of cut twix bars)
twix cookie dough bars (text overlay under stack of finished twix bars)

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