These Twix Brownie Bars taste just like the candy bar but look like a brownie. Made with a thick and fudgy brownie layer, a creamy shortbread cookie layer, chewy caramel and topped with melted chocolate they are going to become one of your favorite chocolate desserts!
If you are a brownie fan then this recipe is going to become one of your favorites. The reason? It’s a brownie, but better. Made with 4 deliciously sweet layers this is just what every chocoholic dreams of.
The 4 layers in these Twix Brownie Bars:
- First we start with a super fudgy bakery style brownie that’s honestly to die for. I mean even if you don’t feel like doing any of the other layers and want to stick with only the brownie you can. It’s one of those recipes that produces a crackly top, a super moist fudge-like interior and the crunchiest and chewiest corners. This brownie, is the single best brownie in the whole planet Earth.
- Then the shortbread creamy layer that’s like a frosting but better. It’s also super easy to do. Basically mix crushed shortbread cookies with cream cheese.
Check out this gluten free shortbread if you need a gf version. - We also have a thick layer of caramel because everything tastes better with caramel.
- And we finish it off with a good layer of melted chocolate. Then it’s just a matter of letting everything set in the refrigerator so it’s easy to slice and bam! Best dessert on the planet? Check!
How to make the best fudge brownie?
The true star of this recipe is that fudge brownie layer. There are a couple of secrets if you want to achieve the perfect brownie at home.
- Melt together butter and chocolate using a double boiler.
(Don’t worry if you don’t have one…we fake it like this!) - Then while the mixture is still hot incorporate the sugar and stir until combined. This is what helps in creating that super shiny top every brownie should have. It also makes it chewier.
- Add an extra egg yolk. More fats mean fudgier texture and shinier crust.
- Mix in the flour until just incorporated. You don’t want to overmix your brownie because you don’t want to activate the gluten too much. Mix until you have no lumps left and stop.
Can you make these Twix Brownie Bars ahead?
Yes! The best thing about this recipe is that you can make it up to 3 days in advance and keep it refrigerated. Then once you are ready to serve it bring it to room temperature so all the flavors shine.
That makes this twix brownie bars recipe the perfect one to have on hand for parties and get togethers!
Twix Brownie Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the brownie layer:
½ Cup butter
½ Cup chocolate, chopped
1 Cup sugar
2 Eggs
1 Egg yolk
¼ Cup cocoa powder
¾ Cup flour
1 Tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Shortbread layer:
2 Cups shortbread cookies, crushed
½ Cup cream cheese
½ Cup powdered sugar
Caramel
Melted chocolate
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a cake pan and set aside.
2. Place butter and chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler. Stir constantly until everything is melted and incorporated.
3. Add sugar and stir for around 2 minutes to combine. Let it cool until no longer hot.
4. Add the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract and stir for 4 minutes.
5. Incorporate cocoa powder, salt and flour and stir until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put in to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Let cool.
6. Meanwhile in a bowl mix the crushed shortbread cookies with the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
7. Once the brownie layer has cooled down spread the shortbread mix over it.
8. Pour the caramel on top, spreading it evenly over the shortbread.
9. Repeat the process with the melted chocolate.
10. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Serve and Enjoy!
Twix Brownie Bars: Your Favorite Candy Bar In A Brownie!
These Twix Brownie Bars taste just like the candy bar but look like a brownie. Made with a thick and fudgy brownie layer, a creamy shortbread cookie layer, chewy caramel and topped with melted chocolate they are going to become one of your favorite chocolate desserts!
If you are a brownie fan then this recipe is going to become one of your favorites. The reason? It’s a brownie, but better. Made with 4 deliciously sweet layers this is just what every chocoholic dreams of.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup butter
- ½ Cup chocolate, chopped
- 1 Cup sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg yolk
- ¼ Cup cocoa powder
- ¾ Cup flour
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Shortbread layer:
- 2 Cups shortbread cookies, crushed
- ½ Cup cream cheese
- ½ Cup powdered sugar
- Caramel
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a cake pan and set aside.
Place butter and chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler. Stir constantly until everything is melted and incorporated.
Add sugar and stir for around 2 minutes to combine. Let it cool until no longer hot.
Add the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract and stir for 4 minutes.
Incorporate cocoa powder, salt and flour and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and put in to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Let cool.
Meanwhile in a bowl mix the crushed shortbread cookies with the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Once the brownie layer has cooled down spread the shortbread mix over it.
Pour the caramel on top, spreading it evenly over the shortbread.
Repeat the process with the melted chocolate.
Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Serve and Enjoy!