Twix Truffle Brownies

I am a lover of caramel. Rolo's Milky Ways and Twix are among my favorite candy bars. And dessert wise I usually order anything that has caramel in it. What can I say, it's just too good to pass up. If you throw some chocolate in with that, I'm in. 

After a fantastic 8 day cruise with BP and his dad we had little time to rest. A weekend getaway with our friends for the holiday weekend was planned. And honestly, it couldn't if come at a better time. We had a very stressful week and needed the time with friends away. So of course, it was time to bake. 

Mallowmores were requested by them and I was going to make something else as well because there was going to be 8 of us. And these bars were going to be made. 

Let me just say that this picture doesn't do them any justice. Flat out amazing. Seriously. Amazingly decadent and a tad bit addicting. These were a huge hot with everyone. I know I have a hit on my hands when BP tries something and looks at me and says "These are no good. We shouldn't give them to anyone". And he smiles afterwards - I know he's hooked on it. And this is saying something about how great they are because BP isn't a fan of things with caramel in it. 

So if you are a Twix lover or a lover of anything with caramel in it, these are a must make.  Trust me you will be sure to wow anyone with these.

Twix Truffle Brownies

Makes one 13x9 pan 

INGREDIENTS

Brownies

Favorite homemade or boxed brand brownies - use ingredient called for 

Shortbread Truffle Layer

1 (10 oz.) box Lorna Doone's 

Shortbread Cookies

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

½ cup sugar

Caramel Layer

14 oz. bag of caramel cubes, unwrapped

2 Tablespoons milk

Chocolate Layer

2 cups semi-sweet milk chocolate chips

1 Tablespoon shortening

INSTRUCTIONS

Brownies

Make your favorite homemade or boxed brownies. Follow directions and let cool completely.

Shortbread Truffle Layer

Place cookies in a food processor until fine powder. Mash in cream cheese and sugar until mixture is well combined.

Gently press shortbread truffle evenly over cooled brownies.

Caramel Layer

Place caramel cubes and milk in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted, stirring in between each increment until melted and smooth.

Evenly pour over shortbread truffle layer.

Place in fridge to let it cool.

Chocolate Layer

Combine chocolate chips and shortening together in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between each increment until melted and smooth.

Evenly spread over the top of cooled caramel layer.

Let set up in fridge before cutting into.