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Twix Cookies

These Twix cookies are rounds of shortbread topped with caramel and milk chocolate. An easy and impressive cookie that tastes even better than the popular candy bar!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 11 ounces caramels
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  2. Place the butter in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until combined.
  4. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap around the dough and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  5. Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch sheet. 
  6. Use a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until edges are light brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  8. Cool the cookies on a rack.
  9. Place the caramels and evaporated milk in a bowl. Microwave at 45 second increments until caramel is melted. Stir until smooth.
  10. Place a spoonful of caramel onto each cookie, using the back of the spoon to spread it to the edges of the cookie.
  11. Let the cookies sit until caramel has firmed up, about 20 minutes.
  12. Place the milk chocolate chips and shortening into a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth.
  13. Place a spoonful of melted chocolate onto each cookie and spread it over the caramel layer.
  14. Let the cookies sit until the chocolate has hardened, then serve or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Chef in Training.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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