Homemade Twix Bites
These Homemade Twix Bites are a delicious and fun treat to make at home. Sweet vanilla wafers with a chocolate and caramel Rolo sandwiched into the center and then finished off with a milk chocolate coating are always a crowd favorite.
We love making homemade sweet treats like these. They are so much easier than store-bought and taste amazing. Some of our favorites to make are this Pecan Pie Bark and these Homemade Zebra Cakes.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These bites are simple to prepare, even if you’re not an experienced baker. With just a few steps, you’ll have a delicious treat ready in no time!
- The buttery vanilla wafers, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate create a magical combination that’s absolutely irresistible.
- These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, gatherings, or just indulging at home. Plus, they’re fun to make and share with friends and family!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- mini nilla wafer cookies
- Rolos
- Chocolate almond bark
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Homemade Twix Bites
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Place 35 nilla wafers on the sheet pan in lines. Place a rolo on top of each cookie right in the middle. Place in the oven for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Try not to go over that amount of time.
- Take out the oven and place a nilla wafer on top of the rolos, pick up and lightly press to squish the rolo until the chocolate comes out the sides of the cookies. Use a butter knife to smooth the chocolate on the sides. Place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate bark in the microwave, dip each sandwich in the chocolate, and return to the baking dish. Drizzle extra chocolate on top.
- Place the bites in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
🥄 Equipment
- large baking sheet
- parchment paper
- butter knife
- microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Fork
🥫 Storage
Storage – If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Freezing – These bites can also be frozen for longer storage. Just make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container before freezing. They can last up to three months in the freezer.
Serve With
These homemade Twix bars go well with a tall glass of milk or even a cup of your favorite coffee. You can also pair them with your favorite meal, such as this Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
💭 Tips
- For an extra crunch, try sprinkling some chopped nuts or sea salt on top of the chocolate layer before it sets.
- Store your bars in the fridge if you like a firmer texture, but remember to take them out a few minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- You can also use different candies in the center, such as mini peanut butter cups or even mini 3 Musketeers. The options are endless.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this twix bars recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
You can store your homemade Twix bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, but for a firmer and longer-lasting option, keep them in the fridge. Just remember to bring them to room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying so the caramel softens perfectly.
Absolutely! These bars freeze beautifully. Simply wrap each bar individually in parchment paper or plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to indulge, thaw them in the fridge or on the counter for a short while.
🍽 More Homemade Candy Recipes
Do you enjoy making candy? If so, try these delicious recipes:
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Homemade Twix Bites
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- parchment paper
- butter knife
- microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Fork
Ingredients
- 70 mini nilla wafer cookies
- 35 unwrapped rolos
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place 35 nilla wafers on the sheet pan in lines.
- Place a rolo on top of each cookie right in the middle.
- Place in the oven for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Try not to go over that amount of time.
- Take out the oven and place a nilla wafer on top of the rolos, pick up and lightly press to squish the rolo until the chocolate comes out the sides of the cookies.
- Take a butter knife and smooth the chocolate around the sides where it came out of.
- Place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Melt the almond bark in a microwave safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Place one of the rolo cookies into the chocolate and flip around using two forks, until every part of it is coated in chocolate.
- Lift up and lightly tap the fork on the side of the bowl so excess chocolate falls off the ball.
- Place back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of them are coated.
- Once hardened (about 5 minutes or less to harden) take a spoon and scoop a little bit of chocolate up and drizzle over top of each one.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
