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Healthy Dark Chocolate Twix Bars

Here's how to make Twix bars at home with no gluten or refined sugar! These homemade Twix bars feature a shortbread cookie, creamy caramel, and a rich dark chocolate coating, and can easily be made dairy free and vegan! Healthy chocolate bars like these not only taste great, but are better for you too!
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Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Yield10 bars

Equipment

INGREDIENTS

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 c + 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
Caramel Filling
  • 2/3 cup almond butter (smooth and drippy)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 1/4 c dark chocolate chips (can use refined sugar free!)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

INSTRUCTIONS

Shortbread Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together all of the Shortbread Cookie ingredients until a dough forms. The dough may be crumbly, and that's ok.
  • Sprinkle the shortbread into the loaf pan, and press it firmly so that it covers the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the edges of the shortbread is lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Caramel Filling
  • Meanwhile, blend together all of the Caramel ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
  • Spoon the Caramel on top of the Shortbread, and spread it so it's in an even layer.
  • Place in the freezer for one hour.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You will use it later.
Chocolate Coating
  • Melt the dark chocolate chips according to the package instructions–this may mean melting them in the microwave or using a double boiler.
  • Remove the loaf pan from the freezer, and cut the Shortbread-Caramel into 10 rectangular bars.
  • Dip each bar into the chocolate coating, turning it so that it's coated on all sides. Use two forks to pick up the Twix bar, allowing the excess to drip off. Place it on the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining bars.
  • Sprinkle each bar with a pinch of sea salt.
  • Place the Twix bars in the fridge for about 15 minutes, or until the coating has set.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.