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Best Twix Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These Twix Thumbprint Cookies combine buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate to create a homemade treat that tastes even better than the candy bar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 35 soft chewy caramel candies
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
  • Flaky sea salt optional

Method
 

  1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar for 1–2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add flour and salt; mix until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and create an indent in each.
  6. Freeze shaped cookies for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Melt caramels with heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Spoon caramel into each thumbprint.
  10. Melt chocolate wafers and drizzle over cookies; sprinkle flaky salt if desired.

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps maintain the thumbprint shape. Do not overbake—cookies should remain soft in the center.