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Decadent Twix Cookies

Decadent Twix Cookies for Unforgettable Indulgence

Decadent Twix Cookies are a whimsical twist on a classic favorite, featuring a buttery base, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or light cream
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet/dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar on low speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix for another 30 seconds.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mixing until a soft dough forms for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake the cookie rounds for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of caramel bits and 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Microwave until melted and smooth.
  8. Spoon the melted caramel over the cooled cookie bases and let set at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Melt 1 cup of milk chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in the microwave until smooth.
  10. Pour the melted chocolate over the set caramel layer, spreading evenly, and let cool to set completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They’ll remain soft and delicious!

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