Description
Delight in these homemade Twix Cookies, boasting a buttery cookie base topped with a layer of luscious caramel and a drizzle of smooth milk chocolate. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these treats bring the iconic candy bar flavor to your baking tray with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Caramel Topping
- 2 cups caramels (unwrapped, Kraft caramels recommended)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening or oil
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms pea-sized crumbs. Use your hands to gather the crumbs into a smooth dough ball.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop about 3 teaspoons of dough per cookie and roll into small balls. Place them close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each dough ball, taking care not to widen it too much. If cracks appear on the edges, gently press them to seal.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Space the cookies about an inch apart on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes until they are set with lightly browned edges. The centers may puff up; gently press them down after removing from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Prepare Caramel Topping: Combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramel is just melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as it may harden when cooled.
- Add Caramel to Cookies: Spoon a dollop of the melted caramel onto each cooled cookie. Use the back of the spoon to spread the caramel evenly to the edges of each cookie. Let the caramel set and firm up for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Melt Chocolate and Drizzle: Place milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-topped cookies evenly.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature. Once hardened, your delicious homemade Twix Cookies are ready to enjoy. Serve and share the irresistible treat with friends and family.
Notes
- Use Kraft caramels or similar soft caramel candies for best melting results.
- The caramel should be warmed gently to avoid hardening as it cools.
- If cookie edges crack while pressing the thumb indentation, simply press the dough back together to prevent breaking.
- Cookies will puff up in the center during baking; gently press down immediately after baking to create a flat surface for topping.
- Vegetable shortening in melted chocolate helps create a smooth, shiny drizzle that sets well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
