Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies Recipe
These Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie base with a luscious caramel center and a rich chocolate drizzle, delivering all the classic flavors of a Twix bar in a delightful homemade treat. Perfect for cookie lovers seeking a sweet, indulgent snack with layers of texture and flavor.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This aerates the batter and creates a tender texture. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Cookies: Scoop portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a small indent in the center of each cookie to hold the caramel later.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Fill with Caramel: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly but while still warm, spoon caramel sauce into each indentation, so the caramel lightly melts into the cookie.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips gently in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-filled cookies evenly. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving for the perfect twix-style finish.
Notes
- You can make your own caramel sauce at home or use a high-quality store-bought version for convenience.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to help the ingredients blend better for softer cookies.
- If you prefer, swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate depending on taste preference.
- For a richer caramel flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top after drizzling the chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
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