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You will be obsessed with these mini candy bar treats! If you love Twix candy bars but want something lighter, make these 3-ingredient homemade Twix bites. They’re a mini version of full-size Twix and taste just like them. Instead of cutting Twix bars into pieces, make these easy Twix bites which combine soft caramels and Nilla wafers and are coated in chocolate. I’ll warn you now – it’s very hard to only eat one of these!
Nilla wafers and caramel are covered in semisweet chocolate to make the kind of sweet treat Twix fans are going to go wild for.
Also try Take 5 bites, divinity candy, salted caramel peanut butter cups, Snickers bites, Butterfinger bites, or 3 Musketeers bites.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: You only need 3 ingredients to make Twix bites and you just have to top the cookies with caramel and then dip the whole thing in melted chocolate.
Tastes like Twix bars: If you enjoy the flavors in Twix bars, it’s a no-brainer you’ll also love this fun-size version of that classic candy bar.
You can freeze them: I love to freeze homemade Twix bites and enjoy them frozen! They’re like a popsicle with rich flavors. Of course, they’re also tasty served chilled or at room temperature.
Bite-Sized Twix Bites Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Nilla wafers: These vanilla wafers are perfect for the cookie layer. The recipe calls for regular ones but you could use mini Nilla wafers. If using mini ones, you’ll get more Twix bites!
Soft caramels: I used Werther’s Original soft caramels which are soft enough to shape without having to heat them.
Semisweet chocolate chips: I used semisweet, but you can use another type of chocolate if you prefer.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Twix Bites
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Top the Nilla cookies: Gently press a flattened out soft caramel on top of every Nilla wafer and arrange them on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Melt the chocolate chips: Put them in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave.
Dip the Twix bites: Using a fork, dip each caramel topped wafer in the melted chocolate. Let the chocolate cover completely the wafer and caramel.
Chill them to set: Let them cool completely and put them in the refrigerator for an hour or until the chocolate sets.
Substitutions and Variations
Chocolate: Use dark chocolate or milk chocolate in place of semisweet chocolate. You could even use white chocolate if you love it.
Caramels: Use homemade caramels if you have a recipe you like, or any soft caramels brand.
Serving Suggestions
With brunch: Twix bites are a great topping for puff pastry waffles, especially when served fresh from the pan so the chocolate melts a little! I love them on mine along with whipped cream and maple syrup.
As a snack: Paired with an iced gingerbread latte or, for a special occasion, brandy milk punch, these Twix bites make a great snack.
For dessert: Serve these mini Twix bites after any kind of meal, perhaps pasta amatriciana or marry me chicken meatballs (these are my current obsession!)
To add to other desserts: You can top trifles, cheesecakes or mango mousse with Twix bites.
How to Store Twix Bites
Store: Keep Twix bites in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Thaw: You can serve these frozen or defrost on the counter for a couple of hours (or the refrigerator overnight).
Top Tips
The right caramels: Make sure you grab the soft caramels and not the hard ones. They should be rectangular shaped.
Flattening the caramels: The caramels should be soft enough to work with straight from the package, but if you are having a hard time flattening them, heat them in the microwave briefly or in a 250°F oven. Don’t go any hotter than that though – you don’t want the caramel too hot to work with.
Let excess chocolate drip off: Let the excess chocolate drip off the Twix bites before putting them on the sheet pan so they look tidier.
Stop them sticking: Don’t skip the parchment paper or wax paper. If you don’t line your baking sheet, then the Twix bites will be much harder to remove and they might break.
3-Ingredient Twix Bites FAQs
You can chill them in the freezer instead of the fridge for half an hour. This will make the caramel harden so keep that in mind when biting into frozen Twix bites.
Your chocolate might begin to change color a little bit over time. This is nothing to worry about. It is just the chocolate oxidizing, much like an apple browns. You can still enjoy your Twix bites if this happens – they’ll taste the same.
Use whichever you have. They both work!
You can if you want (this “tempers” the chocolate) but it isn’t required.
You can use mini ones if you want smaller Twix bites. I used regular size Nilla wafers for this recipe.
3-Ingredient Homemade Twix Bites Recipe
Homemade Twix Bites
Equipment
- Baking Sheet 9 x 13-Inch
- Parchment Paper or Wax Paper
Ingredients
- 24 Nilla wafers
- 24 Werther's, I used Werther’s Original soft caramels
- 2½ Cups semisweet chocolate chips, or preferred type of chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 13-inch rimmed pan with parchment paper. Remove the caramels from the wrappers and use your fingers to flatten them out. Top each Nilla wafer with a caramel and arrange them on the prepared pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a bowl in the microwave. Heat the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate has melted completely.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, use a fork to dip each Twix bite in the chocolate and then return them to the pan.
- Let your Twix bites chill in the fridge for an hour, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
Flattening the caramels: The caramels should be soft enough to work with straight from the package, but if you are having a hard time flattening them, heat them in the microwave briefly or in a 250°F oven. Don’t go any hotter than that though – you don’t want the caramel too hot to work with.
Let excess chocolate drip off: Let the excess chocolate drip off the Twix bites before putting them on the sheet pan so they look tidier.
Stop them sticking: Don’t skip the parchment paper or wax paper. If you don’t line your baking sheet, then the Twix bites will be much harder to remove and they might break.
Nutrition
If you consider yourself a fan of Twix candy bars, you’re going to love these ridiculously easy homemade Twix bites. They’re quick and easy to make and might last about a week. Technically they keep for longer but they’re hard to stop snacking on! These homemade Twix bars have a perfect consistency. You don’t need many ingredients for them: just milk chocolate chips, Nilla wafers and soft caramels.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
These Twix bites are dangerously good! So easy to make, and I couldn’t stop eating them!