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Easy Homemade Twix Cookies with Caramel and Chocolate

A stack of three homemade Twix cookies cut in half, showing the shortbread base, gooey caramel layer, and chocolate coating.
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Make homemade Twix-style cookies that capture the classic candy bar flavor. These easy cookies feature a soft, buttery cookie base, a gooey caramel layer, and a rich chocolate topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies (or pre-made caramel sauce)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (if using caramel candies)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

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 and egg until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft cookie dough.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Gently press down slightly to form a thick disc shape for your buttery cookie base.
  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 layer: If using caramel candies, place them in a saucepan with the heavy cream. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until the candies are fully melted and smooth. If using pre-made caramel sauce, warm it slightly.
  7. Once the cookies are cool, spoon about 1 teaspoon of warm caramel onto the center of each cookie base. Spread the caramel evenly, leaving a small border.
  8. Melt the milk chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer on each cookie. You can also dip the tops of the cookies into the chocolate for a full coating.
  10. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving. This is a great quick caramel layer dessert.

Notes

  • For a chewier base, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • If you prefer a crispier shortbread cookie base, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • You can make these as cookie cups by pressing the dough into mini muffin tins before baking.
  • These homemade candy bar cookies are excellent for holiday baking and gifting.

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