Twix Cookies are delicious shortbread cookies topped with caramel and milk chocolate that tastes just like the beloved Twix candy bar. Actually, we think this cookie recipe is even better! Super easy to make and will be your new favorite.
Twix Cookies
Twix Cookies are the perfect treat to have when you crave a caramel dessert. They are easy to make, and the ingredient mix gives them the perfect balance. The cookies are not too sweet, and the caramel with butter base give them the perfect nice chewy center. The chocolate layer is a nice addition to them, and is what gives them the bold and rich flavor. They are the closest and most delicious treat to the Twix candies put in a cookie form!
I love sharing delicious cookies on the blog, and these Twix Cookies are probably among my favorite. They are rich, creamy, with a nice caramel balance. They are purely irresistible. If you like caramel desserts, I recommend you try the Rolo Stuffed Salted Caramel Cookies or the Caramel Apple Dump Cake.
Why you will love these Twix Cookies:
- Firstly, the Twix flavor is front and center.
- They are perfect hostess gift.
- Great project to make with kids.
- Rich in chocolate and full of caramel!
- Foolproof, easy to follow recipe.
- Perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients You Will Need:
(full amounts in recipe box below)
Cookie Layer:
- Butter – we use unsalted.
- Powdered Sugar – adds a nice melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Vanilla – this gives a nice flavor to the cookies
- Flour – Use all-purpose for the best results.
- Salt – this brings out the flavors.
Caramel layer:
- Caramels – these come in a bag.
- Evaporated Milk – these adds extra creaminess.
Chocolate layer:
- Melting Chocolate – we like Ghiradellhi.
How to make Twix Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix butter and sugar.
- Add vanilla, flour and salt and mix until well combined.
- Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
- With a small circle cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the cookies onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Melt caramels and evaporated milk.
- Scoop melted caramel onto the cookies and spread from edge to edge covering the whole surface.
- Let sit for the caramel to set.
- Melt chocolate wafers for 30 seconds and repeat as needed.
- Spread over the tops of cooled caramel.
- Let chocolate set before eating and serving.
How long will the Twix Cookies stay fresh?
The cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for about 4-5 days.
How to freeze Twix Cookies:
Cool the cookies completely and fully wrap it in plastic wrap, tightly. After that wrap in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Defrost before serving. You can top with dark chocolate as well…
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Twix Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
Caramel layer:
- 15 oz bag of Kraft caramel
- 2 Tbsp evaporated milk
Chocolate layer:
- 2 cups Ghiradellhi melting chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add your butter and sugar and using an electric mixer cream the ingredients together.
- Add vanilla, flour and salt and mix until well combined.
- Using a cutting board or your counter add flour to the surface.
- Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
- With a small circle cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the cookies onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely.
- In a medium sauce pan add your caramel and evaporated milk.
- Have your heat set to medium and stir until melted.
- Take a spoon and scoop melted caramel onto the cookies and spread from edge to edge covering the whole surface.
- Let the cookie sit for the caramel to set.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate wafers for 30 seconds and repeat as needed.
- Spread over the tops of cooled caramel.
- Let chocolate set before eating and serving.
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