Twix Truffle Bars

Twix Truffle Bars - a Twix inspired dessert bar recipe.

If you haven't checked out "Chef-in-Training" you're missing out.  She posts and shares all sorts of great recipes.  This is just one of the many recipes she has shared.  The only modifications I made were using Keebler's Sandies instead of Lorna Doone's (the frugal person in me couldn't pass up the sale) and instead of making the brownies from scratch, I used a Pillsbury family sized box of brownies.  I also used butter in place of shortening.

Gather the Goods:

• 1 box Pillsbury family sized brownie mix + ingredients listed on box  
• 1 box Keebler Sandies Shortbread Cookies (or any brand you prefer)
• 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 14 oz. bag of caramel cubes, unwrapped (they also sell caramel morsels now - if you spot those it will save you time not having to unwrap!)
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 1½ cups milk chocolate chips 
• ½ cup semi-sweet milk chocolate chips 
• 1 Tablespoon butter

Instructions
Brownie Layer  

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (or as directed on package). 
2. Prepare boxed brownie as directed. 
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
4. Bake according to directions on box. 
5. Allow brownie layer to cool completely.

Shortbread Truffle Layer 

1. Place cookies in a food processor until fine powder. Mash in cream cheese and sugar until mixture is well combined.
2. Gently press shortbread truffle evenly over cooled brownies.

 

Caramel Layer 

1. Place caramel cubes and milk in a medium pot over low heat. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
2. Evenly pour over shortbread truffle layer.
3. Place in fridge to let it cool.
   

Chocolate Layer 

1. Combine chocolate chips and butter together in a medium pot over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
2. Evenly spread over the top of cooled caramel layer.
3. Refrigerate before cutting.  These are best stored in the fridge, as the truffle layer tends to get soft.