Description
Twix Cookies are buttery, soft sugar cookies topped with creamy caramel and rich melted chocolate — just like your favorite candy bar in cookie form. These easy, festive cookies are perfect for Christmas baking, gifts, or any time you crave a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
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- For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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- For the Caramel Layer:
- 30 soft caramels (such as Werther’s or Kraft)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (250g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until dough forms.
- Roll and Cut: Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely before adding caramel.
- Make Caramel: Melt caramels with cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Spoon a teaspoon onto each cooled cookie and let set.
- Add Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth. Spread over caramel layer.
- Chill and Serve: Let set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly. Sprinkle sea salt before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Tip: Use chewy caramels for a soft layer — hard candies won’t melt properly.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare dough 3 days in advance and chill until ready to bake.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked dough or assembled cookies (without chocolate) for up to 3 months.
- Serving Idea: Wrap individually for holiday gifts or drizzle extra caramel for a bakery-style look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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