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Epic Twix Cookies

These Epic Twix Cookies live up to their name! Filled with chunks of Twix, topped with creamy caramel, dark chocolate and flaky sea salt.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 large
Calories: 830 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3.4 oz. Instant Pudding Mix (Vanilla)
  • 1 tsp. corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. Twix, frozen and cut into pieces
Caramel Layer
  • 3 oz. soft caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/2 Tbsp. evaporated milk or heavy cream
Chocolate Layer
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp. coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. flaky sea salt for finishing (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl: flours, pudding mix, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  3. Place cubed butter and sugars into bowl of a stand mixture and secure the paddle attachment. Turn mixer on and cream until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and blend until mixed. Use a rubber spatula to knock off mixture if any is sticking to the sides of the bowl and mix again.
  5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, about 1/4 cup at a time. Then add in the frozen chopped Twix pieces and mix just until combined.
  6. Roll cookie dough into balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Press down a little if you want since these do not spread very much. You can make giant cookies, or make into smaller sized cookies. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool while you make caramel and chocolate layer.
For caramel layer
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  1. Add unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk to a medium mixing bowl. Heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between intervals, until melted and smooth (Shouldn't take longer than 1 minute).
  2. Add a heaping spoonful over each cooled cookie and let set up for about 20 minutes or until firm.
For chocolate layer:
  1. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well between intervals, until melted and smooth. 
  2. Add a heaping teaspoon on top of caramel, followed by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature before enjoying. EPIC!!

Notes

  • Strategically place the Twix: If you notice a chunk of Twix candy exposed towards the bottom of the cookie dough ball prior to baking, try to move it to the top, or roll it into the cookie dough ball so it doesn't ooze out on the baking sheet.
  • Freeze the Twix: In my recipe testing I found that folding in frozen Twix pieces creates a better cookie. The pieces hold up better while the cookie bakes so in each bite you'll get ooey-gooey caramel that is wonderfully rich and irresistible. I cut them up into pieces, then freeze while I am making the cookie dough. 
  • Use a different type of candy bar if you'd like! Snickers comes to mind first. Keep in mind different candies have different fillings than Twix so choose wisely!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1large cookie Calories 830kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 123g (41%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 710mg (30%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 70g (140%) Vitamin A 618IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6large

Amount Per Serving

Calories 830

% Daily Value*

Serving 1large cookie
Calories 830kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 123g 41%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 710mg 30%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 70g 140%
Vitamin A 618IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.