Description
Homemade Twix cookies blend chocolate, caramel, and shortbread into a delightful American dessert. Cookie layers mirror classic candy bar flavors, offering sweet satisfaction for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (340 g) milk chocolate chips
- 11 oz (312 g) chewy caramels
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Flakey salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes on gradually increasing speed.
- Dough Formation: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the butter mixture, blending on low speed until fully incorporated. Shape into a flat disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm.
- Shaping: Dust work surface with flour, roll chilled dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a cookie cutter and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 6-8 minutes, maintaining a soft, delicate texture.
- Caramel Layer: Microwave caramels and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and pourable. Spoon caramel over cooled cookies, allowing brief setting time.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips in microwave, using 20-second intervals and stirring frequently. Generously coat caramel-topped cookies, ensuring complete coverage.
- Finishing Touch: While chocolate is warm, optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt for added flavor complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigeration is crucial for developing rich flavor and preventing cookie spread, so don’t skip this step.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use short microwave intervals and stir consistently to avoid burning, which can ruin the entire batch.
- Check Cookie Doneness Carefully: Cookies should remain pale and soft, as over-baking leads to dry, crumbly texture that compromises the delicate result.
- Salt Enhances Sweetness: A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt creates a gourmet twist by balancing the chocolate and caramel’s richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg