Homemade Twix Bars | Halloween Recipe! (2024)

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Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These healthy homemade Twix Bars are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. They are also vegan, gluten free, and dairy free!

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Okay, so if you missed my Ode to “Fun Size” Halloween chocolate bars, you definitely are going to want to check that out here where I shared my recipe for Vegan Snickers Bars. While Snickers do hold the number one spot in my heart, a lot of my followers wrote to me to tell me how much they dig Twix as well. I mean, I’m down for legit ANYTHING with a healthy layer of caramel on it, so obviously the homemade Twix bars were coming next. I also like that Twix bars traditionally come as a pair, so you can have a little somethin’ now, and a little somethin’ later. Spreading the love around, you know!

Judging by how quickly these vegan Twix bars disappeared in my house, I can assure you that no one will mind trading in their packaged goodies for these. They’re also perfect little bars to put out on a dessert platter, serve as part of a cookie exchange, or to bring over as a hostess gift any time of year.

Table of contents

  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Key Ingredients
  • How to Make This Recipe
  • Expert Tips
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Halloween Chocolate Recipes

Why This Recipe Works

But why are homemade Twix bars better than store-bought?

  • Gluten-free and vegan so everyone can enjoy them!
  • Made from ingredients in your pantry
  • 5g of fibre per bar
  • A fun Halloween activity to do with your kids

Trust me, these are fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Key Ingredients

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Shortbread Cookie Base – this is super easy to make and all you will need is some vegan butter, coconut sugar, gluten free all purpose flour, and vanilla extract. If you are neither vegan or gluten free feel free to use regular butter and flour, respectively.

Caramel – the caramel is by far the most important element of any Twix bar and making it from scratch is easier than you think! To make this recipe vegan, I use dates and maple syrup for natural sweetness and a bit of coconut cream to create a smooth caramel-like texture.

Coating – some dark chocolate and a little bit of coconut oil is all you need to make an easy and rich chocolate coating that tastes super decadent.

How to Make This Recipe

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Step One: Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper on both sides making wings.

Step Two: To a food processor, add the vegan butter, coconut sugar, flour and vanilla and pulse until pea-shape pieces of the butter appear in the flour mixture. Press into the loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool fully.

Step Three: Meanwhile, place the dates, maple and coconut cream in a sauce pot and simmer until bubbling. Transfer to the food processor and puree until very smooth. Layer on top of the cooled cookie layer and place in the freezer for 2 hours.

Step Four: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave on 50% in 30 second intervals until smooth, stirring between each 30 seconds.

Step Five: Using a greased knife, carefully remove the parchment from the sides of the bars and cut into 12 bars.

Step Six: Prepare a baking sheet lined with a silpat.

Step Seven: Dip the bars into the chocolate until fully coated and place on the silpat. Refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Be mindful that you’re not over-microwaving the chocolate. It’s super easy to accidentally leave it in there and end up with a burned mess, so keep an eye on it and stir often to distribute the heat.

Recipe FAQs

Are these homemade Twix bars allergy friendly?

Yes definitely. This recipe is great for all eaters because not only is it dairy free and gluten free, but it contains no nuts. It’s a great allergy-friendly treat to throw into your little one’s lunch box.

How long do these stay fresh?

Store these homemade Twix bars in an air tight container in a cool dark place and they should stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks. You can also try freezing them in a freezer bag and they can stay fresh for up to a year.

What can I use if I don’t like dark chocolate?

If you’re not a fan of the more bitter flavour of dark chocolate, feel free to use whatever chocolate you prefer – whether that’s milk chocolate, cacao powder, or even white chocolate.

Can I use regular flour, butter and chocolate chips if I’m not vegan or gluten free?

For sure! It works fine.

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More Halloween Chocolate Recipes

Halloween treats are underway at my house. If you liked these homemade Twix bars, try my other Halloween recipes!

  • Homemade Vegan Snickers Bar
  • Easy No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Cups
  • Healthy Dirt Cups for Kids
  • Caramel Truffles with Tahini and Dates
  • Healthy Halloween Edible Graveyard Dip

Have you tried to make homemade Halloween candy before? Let me know your favourite Halloween chocolate bars in the comments below!

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Homemade Twix Bars (Gluten Free and Vegan)

These Vegan Twix Bars are the perfect gluten free dairy free healthier Halloween candy that you can feel good about serving your kids or yourself any day of the year!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 bars

Calories: 337kcal

Author: Abbey Sharp

Ingredients

Shortbread cookie base:

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp vegan butter cold and diced
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup 3 tbsp gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel:

Coating:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper on both sides making wings.

  • To a food processor, add the vegan butter, coconut sugar, flour and vanilla and pulse until pea-shape pieces of the butter appear in the flour mixture. Press into the loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool fully.

  • Meanwhile, place the dates, maple and coconut cream in a sauce pot and simmer until bubbling. Transfer to the food processor and puree until very smooth. Layer on top of the cooled cookie layer and place in the freezer for 2 hours.

  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave on 50% in 30 second intervals until smooth, stirring between each 30 seconds.

  • Using a greased knife, carefully remove the parchment from the sides of the bars and cut into 12 bars.

  • Prepare a baking sheet lined with a silpat.

  • Dip the bars into the chocolate until fully coated and place on the silpat. Refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharpis a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by theOntario College of Dietitians. She is a mom,YouTuber,Blogger,award winningcookbook author,media coachspecializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications likeHealthlineand on national broadcastTV shows.

About Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharpis a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by theOntario College of Dietitians. She is a mom,YouTuber,Blogger,award winningcookbook author,media coachspecializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications likeHealthlineand on national broadcastTV shows.

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7 Comments

  1. Farrah says

    Twix is one of my favorite types of candy bars—this looks delicious!

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    • Abbey Sharp says

      amazing! Wait till you try this homemade version 🙂

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  2. Deborah Brooks says

    I do love regular twix and I bet yours are even tastier. Thanks for sharing

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    • Abbey Sharp says

      Of course! Thanks love

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  3. Lucy Edwards says

    These look amazing! So moist and dense looking- I must try them!

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    • Abbey Sharp says

      totally

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Homemade Twix Bars | Halloween Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is the main ingredient in a Twix bar? ›

Twix is a caramel shortbread chocolate bar made by Mars, Inc., consisting of a biscuit applied with other confectionery toppings and coatings (most frequently caramel and milk chocolate).

What is in the middle of a Twix bar? ›

Exceedingly thick layers of from-scratch shortbread cookie and chewy caramel are enveloped in a smooth, silky robe of milk chocolate for a candy bar to rule all the candy bars — and you can make it in your own home, no vending machine required.

What is the crunchy thing in a Twix bar? ›

Twix marketing responded with amusing obfuscation. Right Twix, they say, “features chewy caramel on crisp cookie, cloaked in velvety chocolate” whereas the left bar is “smooth caramel on crunchy cookie, enveloped in creamy chocolate.”

Is there actually a difference between left and right Twix? ›

According to Twix themselves, the right side is “smooth caramel flowed onto crispy cookie and bathed in chocolate” while the left Twix is “crunchy cookies cascaded with soft caramel and cloaked in milk chocolate.” So, there you go. Pretty different.

What is Twix called in Germany? ›

Twix was introduced in 1979. Twix was called Raider in Austria, France, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Finland and the Netherlands for many years before its name was changed in 1991 to match the international brand name. This name change was met with scorn in Germany. The slogan Raider heißt jetzt Twix, ...

Why do Twix bars say left and right? ›

Let's break down the essentials of a Twix bar. There's a crunchy cookie with a layer of caramel on top, and the whole thing is covered in milk chocolate. According to the packaging, one crucial difference is in the application of the caramel: It "flows" onto the right Twix and "cascades" onto the left Twix.

Why are Twix called left and right? ›

The "history" behind the Left Twix and Right Twix is chronicled on the candy's website, telling the story of two brothers who were collaborators-turned-rivals, splitting the candy they once developed together into two factories, creating Left Twix and Right Twix separately.

What's the difference between a KitKat bar and a Twix bar? ›

A kit kat is a multi-layered wafer , coated in chocolate. That's it. The wafers are soft, thin, airy wafers, compared to the hard cookie in a twix. However, the chocolate on the twix bars is better quality than the chocolate on kit kat bars.

Why is Twix made in Egypt? ›

Details of the new Twix production line in Egypt

The chocolates produced by the new line will be exported mainly to the Middle East, Africa and India. The exports will improve the economy of the country by bringing in foreign currency. The exports will also enhance the regional trade in Egypt and create new jobs.

What are some fun facts about Twix? ›

5) Twix. Twix first appeared in 1967 under an interesting disguise: the candy was named Raider and could only be found in the United Kingdom. Since the candy was so popular with the Brits, the candy's parent company, Mars Inc., introduced Twix to America 13 years later.

Are Snickers and Twix made by the same company? ›

Mars is a company known for the confectionery items that it manufactures, such as Mars bars, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way bars, M&Ms, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, and Bounty (chocolate bar) .

What kind of cookie is used in Twix? ›

The cookie part of a Twix bar is a layer of shortbread. It's part of what makes the candy bar so special and what it's known for.

Why is Twix so tasty? ›

This half of the Twix bar features the cookie center running vertically, creating a nice balance of caramel and chocolate in every bite. And let's not forget about that creamy caramel and smooth milk chocolate coating that provides a rich, indulgent flavor. It's no wonder why Left Twix has so many fans!

Is Twix a cookie or candy? ›

While Twix, the chocolate-covered, caramel “cookie bars” carried in the candy aisle of most stores, lists flour as its third ingredient, it was taxed differently at different stores. Twix isn't the only tricky item. KitKat bars and some other candy-aisle confections also contain flour.

What is Twix chocolate made of? ›

INGREDIENTS: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Pgpr, Artificial Flavors), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Skim Milk, Dextrose, Less Than 2% - Salt, Cocoa Powder, ...

What exactly is a Twix? ›

“It's short for 'twin sticks,'” they explained. Twix bar fans couldn't believe what the name stands for. Getty Images. The candy comes with two sticks of shortbread and caramel covered in chocolate.

What is the Twix cookie made of? ›

Twix Cookies made with soft sugar shortbread topped with rich caramel and milk chocolate and sprinkled with chopped Twix candy bars. These Millionaire Cookies are the best chocolate caramel shortbread cookie!

What are the ingredients in chocolate? ›

Invented in Switzerland in 1875, solid chocolate usually involves combining cocoa mass (fermented, roasted and ground cocoa beans), cocoa butter (a rich, complex fat extracted during cocoa bean processing), sugar (of which there are many subtly-different kinds) and whole milk or dairy solids.

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