Vegan Twix

A gluten free vegan Twix is easier than you think! Homemade Twix candy bars are buttery shortbread cookies, caramel or peanut butter, dipped in chocolate.

recipe originally published October 18, 2012

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. 1. Vegan Twix
   2. How To Make Vegan Twix
   3. Vegan Caramel Options
   4. Gluten Free Twix Bar
   5. How long do Twix bars last?
   6. Can You Freeze Twix?
   7. More Vegan Copycat Recipes
   8. Vegan Twix Recipe

Vegan Twix

In college, one of my pastry classes had a “copycat” assignment. We were to create a recipe from a popular restaurant dish, or a commercial food product, but change it up.

I chose to make a homemade Twix candy bar. My unique take was a Mocha Frosted Twix with a Chocolate Cookie. Now that I think about it, I may have to veganize that old school recipe and share it with you.

I have been making vegan Twix ever since, and I first veganized my recipe and shared it here in 2012. 

 

How To Make Vegan Twix 

This homemade vegan twix recipe requires multiple steps, but each one is very easy. You can absolutely do this! 

I usually make the shortbread cookies one day, then assemble with caramel and melted chocolate the next day (or a morning and evening project. I am prone to late night baking.

When making the original recipe, I made a caramel sauce. Great taste, but thinner than I'd like. I have since updated the caramel component, giving a thicker caramel section.

It is also much easier.

 

Vegan Caramel Options

The original recipe has a delicious caramel, but it is more of a sauce and tends to be a thinner layer than I would like. Still a perfectly good cookie, but I wanted more caramel.

My answer was a store bought caramel candy. I simply flattened and reshaped to fit the shape of the shortbread cookie bar. Then I carefully covered the whole thing in chocolate.

With all the flavors of these Vegan Caramels, we can have some pretty tasty Twix…

 

Gluten Free Twix Bar

The other awesome detail of these Vegan Twix Cookie Bars? These cookies are also gloriously gluten free! 

This quick and easy shortbread cookie recipe is crisp and buttery soft at the same time. Delicious on their own, and even better topped with caramel and dipped in chocolate…

 

Storage Suggestion - how long do these bars last?

We keep our Twix Bars in these Glass Containers with Sealing Lids. Notorious for disappearing quickly, homemade Twix don't have much of a chance of going beyond a freshness date. I like to enjoy them within 5 days or store them in the refrigerator for up to 10. 

Can you freeze these?

The shortbread cookie component freezes well. If you want to make these ahead of time, I'd freeze the shortbread by itself, and set aside time for the assembly portion once you thaw.

I do not recommend freezing the Twix bar, as the caramel could break a tooth! I don't think caramel freezes well, and doesn't recover from a thaw well either.

 

Vegan Copycat Recipes

• Samoa Girl Scout Cookies: another sweet classic we had to give a vegan gluten free update! crispy shortbread covered in caramel, coconut, and chocolate. 
• Vegan Crunchwrap: we have been veganizing this drive thru goodie since 2013, when I first shared this recipe. still a favorite around here.
• Toasted Graham Latte: a winter offering at Starbucks years back, we still serve these at brunches and holiday breakfasts. a warm comforting mug of coffee!
• Tomato Orange Soup: you don't have to be from Portland to know about Elephant's Deli and their famous soups. this is my vegan version of their classic Tomato Orange.

 

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Yield: 20 cookie bars / 20 servings

Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars

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getting your hands on homemade Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars is easier than you think! this updated version improves on our original recipe. gluten free!

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 47 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dairy free butter
• ¼ cup coconut sugar / granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or paste
• 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
• ¼ cup dairy free milk
• 40 pieces Vegan Caramels (about 18 pieces per bag)
• 10 ounces dairy free semi sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
2. In mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Stir in flour ½ cup at a time, adding milk by the tablespoon as necessary. Combine until dough forms, do not over mix.
3. Knead into a ball, wrap and cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll cookie dough to ⅓ inch thickness. 
5. Slice dough into ¾ inch wide strips, then into 3 inch long bars.
6. Bake at 350 °F for about 12 minutes, until just golden brown on edges. Cool completely.
7. When cookies are cooled and ready, prepare the caramels: unwrap each caramel, place on microwave safe plate and warm for just about 10 seconds to soften. (Do this in stages of 4 to 6 caramels at a time.)
8. Using your hands, stretch and flatten each caramel to fit over the entire thickness of one half of the cookie. (Two caramels per cookie, or one if your cookies are smaller / thinner.) Place caramels on top of cookies, using your fingers to shape and mold together.
9. Repeat with all caramels until each cookie has a thick, even caramel layer.
10. In saucepan / double boiler over medium low heat, melt chopped chocolate.
11. Dip the bottom of each cookie in melted chocolate, set on parchment. Spoon chocolate over top of cookie, using spoon to cover entire cookie sides. Return to refrigerator to set.
12. Store covered in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before enjoying.

Notes

dairy, egg, and gluten free, vegan

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1 cookie bar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 16gNet Carbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

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