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Copycat Twix Bar Cookies

Close-up of a delicious twix cookies bar showing a shortbread base, thick caramel layer, and chocolate topping with nuts.
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Make soft and chewy cookies that taste just like a Twix candy bar, featuring a buttery shortbread base, a gooey caramel layer, and a rich chocolate coating.

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
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped (or 1/2 cup prepared soft caramel sauce)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (if using caramel candies)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smooth dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  5. 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.
  6. Prepare the caramel: If using caramel candies, place them and the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted.
  7. Once cookies are cool, spread about 1 teaspoon of the warm caramel mixture evenly over the top of each cookie. Let the caramel set for about 15 minutes.
  8. Melt the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  9. Dip the caramel side of each cookie into the melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the top.
  10. Place the dipped cookies back on the wire rack over parchment paper to allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a thicker caramel layer, use store-bought soft caramel squares and melt them slowly on the stovetop with a splash of water until thick.
  • If you prefer a cleaner dip, chill the caramel-topped cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate.
  • This recipe makes great holiday gifts when packaged in an airtight container.

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