Salted Twixy Shortbread Bars Recipe

These irresistible Salted Twixy Shortbread Bars with buttery shortbread, creamy dulce de leche, and chocolate are the most perfect treat.

These Salted Twixy Shortbread Bars are the ultimate indulgence for anyone who loves that perfect balance of buttery, sweet, and salty flavors. The crisp shortbread base gives way to a thin layer of dulce de leche and a smooth chocolate topping sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a satisfying finish.

Each bite captures the essence of a classic Twix bar, but even better when made from scratch. The layers of buttery richness in a tender shortbread crust, creamy Mexican caramel, and melted chocolate ganache with an irresistible glossy sheen are reminscent of treats from younger years.

Perfect for holidays, gifting, or any time you crave a decadent dessert, these bars are easy to make and slice beautifully for serving. Once you try these Salted Twixy Shortbread Bars, you’ll never reach for the store-bought version again.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

15 ounces dulce de leche

3/4 cup heavy cream

6 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

12 oucnes semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon sea salt for topping

(Makes 24 Bars)

To Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13×9 inch pan with foil and set aside.
2. In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Cream for 3 minutes and add vanilla, mix for 1 minute.
3. Add flour and mix on low speed for 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Remove bowl from refrigerator and dump dough into foil-lined pan. Press evenly into pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
5. Remove and let cool. Add cream, butter and corn syrup to a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. When boiling add chocolate chips.
6. Set saucepan aside for 10 minutes allowing chips to melt, then whisk until smooth.
7. Spoon dulce de leche over crust and spread evenly with a spatula. Pour chocolate over top and smooth out completely.
8. Sprinkle top with sea salt and refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing into bars. Enjoy!

Salted Twixy Shortbread Bars are a delightful treat to serve at any gathering and would be just Spooktacular at Halloween.