Description
Indulgent Twix Cookies blend classic chocolate bar flavors into irresistible homemade treats. Crisp shortbread base, creamy caramel, and smooth chocolate create a nostalgic dessert you can’t resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cup (219 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 11 ounces (312 grams) chewy caramels
Sweet and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Flaky salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational cookie mixture by creaming softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer. Whip the ingredients until they transform into a light, fluffy consistency, ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Carefully sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the dough into a compact disk, encase completely in plastic wrap, and allow to rest in the refrigerator. This chilling process helps develop flavor and makes the dough more manageable.
- Retrieve the chilled dough and roll it out on a generously floured surface. Create uniform circular shapes using a cookie cutter, maintaining a consistent thickness.
- Transfer the delicate cookie rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until edges appear slightly golden but centers remain soft, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Construct the caramel layer by gently melting caramels with heavy cream. Heat slowly, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, using short intervals and stirring between each heating cycle to prevent burning. Aim for a perfectly smooth chocolate coating.
- Assemble the cookies by carefully drizzling warm caramel over each cookie base. Once caramel slightly sets, generously coat with melted chocolate. For an elevated touch, sprinkle flaky sea salt while chocolate remains warm and glossy.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- When rolling out the dough, keep the thickness consistent to ensure uniform baking.
- Prevent over-baking by watching the cookies closely; they should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
- Melt chocolate and caramel carefully using low heat to avoid burning or seizing.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend or almond flour.
- Cool cookies completely before adding caramel and chocolate layers to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg