4.5 from 81 votes
Brown Butter Twix Cookies
These cookies combine the nutty aroma of browned butter with chunks of Twix candy bars and semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a chewy texture with bits of crisp caramel and chocolate. Using both brown and granulated sugars balances moisture and sweetness while the addition of sea salt on top contrasts with the rich flavors. The dough is chilled before baking to develop flavor and improve texture.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
26
cookies
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon pieces
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup twix candy bar about 10 fun size bars, chopped
- sea salt for sprinkling on top, flaky
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a medium bowl. Cover and place in the fridge until the butter sets up. It should be soft but not solid. This should take about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the chilled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined, don’t over mix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped Twix candy bars.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around the edges but still a little soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cookies with flaky sea salt. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for up to 72 hours before baking to develop richer flavor and better texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
89mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 26 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.