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Ultimate Soft and Chewy Twix Cookies

Close-up of two twix cookies bars cut in half, showing the shortbread base, gooey caramel, and chocolate topping.
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Make homemade cookies that taste like a Twix bar, featuring a buttery shortbread base, a layer of gooey caramel, and a milk chocolate topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each ball. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the caramel layer: Place the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the caramel is smooth and melted.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread about 1 teaspoon of the warm caramel mixture onto the top of each cookie. Let the caramel set for about 15 minutes.
  9. Prepare the chocolate coating: Place the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is smooth.
  10. Dip the caramel side of each cookie into the melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the caramel layer. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Notes

  • For a softer shortbread base, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and flattening.
  • If you prefer a thicker caramel layer, use slightly more caramel mixture per cookie.
  • You can use semi-sweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a richer flavor.

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