Twix Cookies
Twix Cookies combine the crunch of classic cookies with the rich flavors of caramel and chocolate, delivering a perfect balance of gooey and crunchy textures. Easy to customize and perfectly portioned, these homemade treats are ideal for any occasion, satisfying sweet cravings with every bite.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 16 caramel squares or soft caramel bits
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the room temperature butter with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Shape and Bake the Cookie Base: Divide the dough evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, flattening each portion slightly to form small cookie rounds. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Add the Caramel Layer: While the cookie bases are still warm, carefully press one caramel square or a few caramel bits onto each cookie. Allow the caramel to soften and meld into the cookie surface.
- Top with Melted Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to ensure smoothness. Spread or drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer to create the signature chocolaty finish.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely so the chocolate hardens and the caramel firms up, creating the perfect balance of textures.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and fluffier dough.
- Don’t overbake; slightly underbaked cookies have soft centers and crisp edges.
- Use high-quality melting chocolate for a smooth, glossy topping.
- Chill the dough if needed to prevent excessive spreading and keep cookies thick.
- Soft caramel bits melt best and create gooey caramel layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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