Twix Bars
Ooey gooey goodness of a homemade candy bar! These Homemade Twix Bars are easy to make and taste amazing!
These Homemade Twix Bars are a recipe that I have been making for many, many years. In fact, they received Second place at the Indiana State Fair years ago. I grew up in the 4-H community and participated in the fair when I was a young girl. Later on, after I was married, I found my way back to the County and State Fair Open Class Division, baking and crafting for many years. It was a very busy time in my life, but one that brings back great memories.
Not only were these Twix Bars always a hit at the fair, they are always a HUGE hit everytime I take them to share with people. They are perfect for a potluck, cookout or just a special treat for your family.
The base of the Twix Bars are Club Crackers, the filling is a caramel mixture made on the stove top with graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Another layer of Club Crackers, then into the refrigerator they go to set up.
The frosting is a combination of milk chocolate chips and peanut butter. Then back into the refrigerator for the frosting to set up.
These No Bake Bar Cookies are perfect for Summer, or really great anytime of year. I usually include them on my Holiday Cookie Trays as well because everyone loves them. And yes, in my opinion, they taste just like a Twix Candy Bar.
Twix Bars
Ooey gooey goodness of a homemade candy bar! These Homemade Twix Bars are easy to make and taste amazing!
Ingredients
- 48 Club Crackers
Caramel Filling
- 1 cup Graham Crackers, crushed
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar,packed
- 1/3 cup White Sugar
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Butter or Margarine
Icing
- 2/3 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Bars
- Begin my putting a layer of Club Crackersin a 13 x 9 pan, I can fit 24 crackers in.
- In a saucepan on the stove, combine the caramel filling ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, continue to stir and boil for approximately 5 minutes (I usually go a little less). The mixture will be caramel like and pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Pour over the crackers, being very careful, the mixture is extremely hot.
- Immediately top with another layer of Club Crackers, pressing down slightly
- Place in fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes
Icing
- Combine peanut butter and chocolate chips in small bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir well (cook a little longer if needed) and frost crackers
Update: If you live somewhere that you are not able to buy Club Crackers, Mel Cotte shared a recipe with shortbread for the base.
love this recipe new one to me but oh so good and perfect for summer snacks
For those overseas who don’t have either graham crackers or club crackers in their markets: I’ve searched and found both digestive biscuits and wheatmeal biscuits suggested as alternatives for graham crackers so they must be a sweet crumby type of biscuit. I guess wine biscuits would also do. I couldn’t find a suggested substitute for Club crackers but I found an ingredients list and they also seem to have a sweetness, unlike the more savoury type of crackers normal in New Zealand. Which would make more sense in this recipe.
These look delicious! I have a different recipe (using saltines) but i think yours look better. I’ll have to try them!
Thanks!
Made these with my son yesterday. They taste just like the real thing! Thanks so much for this recipe.
Those look fabulous! Bookmarking!
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Okay! Finally a good use for those club crackers! 😉
I’m going to use dark chocolate… (my weakness).. can’t wait!
Made these like I said I would and I had to comeback and tell you they were an INSTANT FAVORITE! EVERYONE LOVED THEM! THANKS FOR SHARING! Is it okay if I post these on my blog and give you credit?
@robyn,That’s great! I’m so glad you all loved them! Of course, I’d be honored if you posted them! Thanks!
~Liz
awesome! these look great.
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oHHHH I’m going to make these tomorrow for my Dad’s 64th birthday…he LoVES caramel! SOOOO VERY glad I saw this on Funky Junk interiors!
My daughter and her husband share Twix as their favorite candy bar. Each takes a bite and they meet in the middle! They would enjoy a whole pan!!!! Thanks…
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Oh wow they look YUM! I am not familiar with those biscuits you used – are the crackers on the bottom sweet, plain or savoury? And what are graham crackers? Sweet plain biscuits? I am wondering if what we call wine biscuits are similar? (they are sweet plain biscuits that are used as crumbs in unbaked slices, etc).
thanks, Karen
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@karen @ restyled vintage, The crackers are Club Crackers and they are made by Keebler. The graham crackers are just called Graham Crackers and are made by lots of different companies.
Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz
I just made these! I’m waiting for the chocolate to set, but I’ve already tried one and it’s good. I didn’t think about what power setting to melt the chocolate and peanut butter on, so I just stuck it on high for two minutes… not good results!
@Jan, Really? Your microwave must be really powerful. Mine, is really old. Sorry…hope they turn out good. Thanks for letting me know you tried them!
~Liz
Wow! These look so delicious and super simple! I keep looking for desserts that don’t take much time, effort, or ingredients. This looks perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
These look awesome. My dad’s 80th birthday is coming up and I’m adding your twix bars to the menu 🙂
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@Shelley, How fun! I’m sure they will be a hit! They are a nice recipe to make ahead too. Happy Birthday to your Dad!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz