Description
Buttery shortbread cookies topped with gooey caramel and rich chocolate, these Twix Cookies bring the classic candy bar to life in a delightful homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup caramel candies (soft caramels)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then gradually mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough on a floured surface and cut into round cookie shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt caramel candies with heavy cream in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Spoon caramel over cooled cookies and spread evenly. Let caramel set for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate over the caramel layer and let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Once chocolate is set, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before adding caramel and chocolate layers.
- You can substitute dark or semi-sweet chocolate if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Chill for a firmer texture or enjoy at room temperature for a softer bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
