Twix Cookies

These Twix cookies are absolutely delicious!! This cookie is inspired by the popular Twix candy bar. It consists of a buttery shortbread cookie base, topped with caramel and chocolate.

Course Dessert

Cuisine English

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 14

Total Time 44

Servings cookies

Calories 612kcal

Author Whitney Wright

Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Base

1 cup salted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Toppings

10 oz caramels unwrapped
1 tablespoon heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Twix candy bars for topping, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 1 cube (or ½ cup) of butter and ¼ cup of sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until white.
Add the second cube (1/2 cup) of butter and the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until white. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
In a medium bowl whisk the flour and cornstarch. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, mix on low until combined.
Pat or roll out the dough into ½ inch thickness. Use a 2.5 inch or 3 inch round cookie cutter and cut out cookies until you’ve used up all of the dough. Place the cookies on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are just lightly brown.
Place the caramel and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second increments until the caramel is fully melted. Stir until smooth.
Place a spoonful of caramel on top of each cookie then use the back of the spoon to smooth the caramel to the edges of the cookie. Let sit for 20-30 minutes or until the caramel is set.
Place the milk chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Spoon some melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread until it almost reaches the edges of the cookie. (optional… top with a small piece of Twix candy bar). Let set for 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!

Notes

Can use unsalted butter, just add ½ tsp salt to the cookie recipe.

If the dough is too soft to roll out and cut, add an additional 1/2 cup flour to the dough.

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