Description
Delight in these homemade Twix Cookies featuring a buttery cookie base filled with smooth caramel and topped with milk chocolate. Inspired by the classic Twix candy bar, these cookies offer a perfect balance of rich caramel and creamy chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Caramel Filling
- 20 caramel candies, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer or by hand. This helps create a tender cookie base.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
- Incorporate Flour and Salt: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Shape Dough Balls: Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow space for spreading.
- Create Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press an indentation into the center of each dough ball, which will hold the caramel filling.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Prepare Caramel Filling: While the cookies bake, combine the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy cream or milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Repress Indentations: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press the indentations again if they have puffed up during baking.
- Fill with Caramel: Spoon a small amount of the melted caramel into each indentation on the cookies.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet so the caramel sets and the cookies firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
- Top with Chocolate: Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel-filled cookies for a luscious finishing touch.
- Set Chocolate: Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving or storing to ensure it hardens properly.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by a minute or two.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent cookies from sticking.
- To speed up caramel melting, chop caramel candies into smaller pieces.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- If desired, sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate topping for a salted caramel twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
