Description
These Ultimate Twix Cookies bring together all the best parts of the classic candy bar in a soft, decadent cookie form. With a buttery shortbread-style cookie base, a layer of rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate topping, each bite delivers that irresistible Twix flavor and texture. They’re easy to make, fun to share, and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass or your palm to form a disk.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of caramel onto the center of each cooled cookie and let it set for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil until smooth. You can do this in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between each.
- Spoon or spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer on each cookie.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place the cookies in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
Notes
- Use high-quality caramel for the best texture and flavor for these homemade Twix bar cookies.
- If you prefer a salted version, sprinkle a touch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.
- These Twix-inspired cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, but can also be chilled for a firmer bite.
- They’re great for cookie exchanges, gifting, or keeping on hand for a luxurious treat.
- You can make the dough ahead of time, up to 2 days in advance, by storing it tightly wrapped in the fridge.
- Ensure the caramel layer is fully set before adding the chocolate to prevent cracking.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a more intense flavor in your Twix shortbread caramel chocolate recipe.
- These copycat Twix cookie recipe treats freeze beautifully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg