Description
Irresistible Twix cookies blend classic candy bar magic with homemade charm, creating a perfect balance of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate. One bite brings pure indulgence that connects sweet memories with delightful baking adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (340 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 11 ounces (312 grams) chewy caramels
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Flakey salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer. Begin on low speed, gradually increasing to high until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, approximately 4 minutes.
- Gently sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Blend on low speed until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the cookie dough into a flat disk, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) thickness using a rolling pin.
- Using a 2-inch (5 centimeters) round cookie cutter, cut out cookie shapes. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, ensuring they remain soft and delicate.
- Prepare caramel sauce by combining caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and pourable.
- Melt chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl, using 20-second intervals and stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Carefully spoon melted caramel over each cooled cookie, allowing it to set briefly.
- Generously coat the caramel-topped cookies with melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate while still warm for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least an hour to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect texture that holds its shape during baking.
- Use a fine-mesh sieve when adding dry ingredients to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, consistent cookie base.
- Keep a close eye on baking time, as these cookies are intentionally soft and can quickly become overdone if left in the oven too long.
- Melt caramel and chocolate gradually using short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve a silky consistency.
- Allow caramel to cool slightly before adding chocolate topping to prevent unwanted mixing and maintain distinct layers.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt while chocolate is still warm to help the salt adhere and create a delightful sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg