Homemade Twix Bars - like a twix, only better! Much better!

SHORTBREAD LAYER:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour

CARAMEL LAYER:

• 2 cups caramel candies
• 3 tablespoons half and half

CHOCOLATE LAYER:

• 2 (16 oz.) packages Chocolate CandiQuik