Description

This Twix cookie recipe combines buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and smooth milk chocolate into a nostalgic homemade treat that rivals bakery-quality desserts. Perfect for cookie exchanges, gift-giving, or indulging at home!

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Base:

1/2 cup (111g) salted butter
1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder

For the Caramel Layer:

20 caramels, unwrapped
1 tbsp milk

For the Chocolate Topping:

2 cups (400g) milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, 3–4 minutes.
Beat in egg white and vanilla until combined.
Mix in flour and baking powder until just combined.
Roll dough to 1/4–1/2 inch thick, cut into circles, and place on baking sheets.
Bake 6–8 minutes until puffy and set. Cool completely.
Melt caramels with milk until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies and chill 10–15 minutes.
Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread over caramel layer.
Cool until chocolate is set before serving.

Notes

For a gourmet twist, use sea salt caramels, dark chocolate, or sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Chill cookies properly before adding layers to maintain neatness.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch
Category: Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 141
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 42mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 13mg

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