Description
These homemade Twix cookies combine a buttery sugar cookie base, creamy caramel layer, and smooth milk chocolate topping for the ultimate treat inspired by the classic candy bar. Easy to make and absolutely irresistible, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter – adds richness and flavor
- 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar – provides sweetness and structure
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – enhances aroma and taste
- 1 egg white – binds the dough and adds lightness
- 1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour – gives body and texture
- 1 tsp baking powder – helps the cookies puff slightly
- 20 caramels, unwrapped – create the gooey caramel layer
- 1 tbsp milk – softens and smooths the caramel
- 2 cups (400g) milk chocolate chips – for the classic Twix chocolate topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg white. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough to 1/4–1/2 inch thickness. Cut circles with a cookie cutter and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes or until cookies are puffy and no longer glossy. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While cooling, microwave the caramels and milk in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir until fully melted.
- Spoon a teaspoon of caramel onto each cookie and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to set.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread a thin layer over the caramel.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake—the cookies should stay soft and pale.
- Refrigerate cookies after adding caramel for clean layering.
- Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a richer variation.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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