Twix Bars Gluten-free (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Shortbread Layers

01 - ¼ teaspoon salt
02 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
04 - 3 tablespoons butter, melted
05 - 1 ½ cups almond flour

→ Creamy Peanut Filling

06 - ¼ cup almond flour
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ⅓ cup maple syrup
09 - 1 cup peanut butter, smooth

→ Top Chocolate Layer

10 - 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
11 - 1 cup chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, letting the sides hang out so you can lift it easily later.
02 - Combine the almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a big bowl. Stir until dough forms. Press the dough into the lined pan evenly. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
03 - In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, almond flour, and vanilla until smooth. Spread this mix over the cooled crust. Pop it in the freezer for at least 1 hour until firm.
04 - Heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts (stirring in between) until silky.
05 - Take the chilled shortbread and caramel block out of the freezer. Use the parchment paper to lift the block onto a cutting board. Slice into 16 even pieces.
06 - Submerge each bar into the melted chocolate one at a time, making sure they're coated all over. Tap off any extra chocolate and place them onto a parchment-lined tray. Repeat until all bars are coated.
07 - If you'd like, drizzle extra chocolate or sprinkle sea salt on top. Put the bars in the freezer for 10 minutes so the chocolate hardens.

# Notes:

01 - Keep these bars fresh by storing them in the fridge or freezer in a sealed container.