Twix Cookies
Twix cookies are soft and buttery thumbprint cookies topped with sweet caramel and a decadent milk chocolate drizzle! These copycat recipe tastes similar to the classic candy bar, but only better!
Twix candy bars have been a favorite in my house for a long time, well except for my daughter Emma, she isn’t exactly a fan of caramel, the weirdo.😉
It’s quite the opposite for my youngest, Kallen. He absolutely adores all things caramel, so it doesn’t surprise me that these are his new favorite cookies. I mean, he only told me one hundred times how much he loved them as he continued to stuff his face with them, the sweetheart! haha.
I have to say, the thumbprint cookie itself is so tender and soft it almost melts in your mouth. They’re honestly so good you could just make a batch of them as is, but the sweet yet salty caramel center truly makes these a masterpiece you don’t want to miss out on.
They also have a luscious milk chocolate drizzle on top that finishes them off to perfection. Now if that doesn’t convince you to whip up a batch of these babies right now, I don’t know what will!
Another thing I love about these Twix cookies is that they’re perfect to give out to family and friends for a yummy gift! I actually passed out these cookies to a few of my close neighbors as a Christmas treat this year. They were truly delighted and I received nothing but positive feedback afterwards.😄
That just goes to show, if you’re looking for a truly crowd-pleasing, yet simple to make cookie, these Twix cookies got your back! 😄
MORE DELICIOUS COOKIE RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE:
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Hot Cocoa Cookies
The Best Sugar Cookies
The Best No Bake Cookies
Twix Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Caramel and Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups caramels unwrapped *(I use Kraft caramels)
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening or oil
Instructions
Cookies
- In a large bowl with an electric handheld mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), mix the butter and sugar until fluffy and combined.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla and mix until combined, scraping the bowl to mix it thoroughly.
- Add the flour and salt and mix until it comes together. Once it forms pea-size crumbs, use your clean hands to form the dough into a ball.
- Shape the soft dough into small balls- about 3 teaspoons worth of dough. Place the balls close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press a small indentation with your thumb in each cookie ball – don’t make it too wide. If the sides crack, just press them together.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Space the cookies about an inch or so apart on two large parchment-lined baking sheets. They’ll puff and spread just slightly but not very much. Bake for only 10 to 11 minutes until set and just lightly browned on the edges.
- (The centers may get puffy while baking, just gently press them back down after they come out of the oven.) Allow the cookies cool completely.
Caramel and Chocolate Topping
- Place the caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second increments until caramel is just melted. (Be careful not to over cook the caramel because it can make it hard as it cools.) Stir until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of caramel onto each cookie, using the back of the spoon to spread it to the edges of the cookie. Allow the cookies to sit until caramel has firmed up, about 20 minutes.
- Place the milk chocolate chips and shortening into a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Using a spoon, scoop the melted chocolate and drizzle it over the cookies.
- Allow the Twix Cookies to stand until the chocolate has fully set. Serve and enjoy!
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR LATER?
PIN IT TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!
i will try. thank
These are great! I did an extra yummy thing and dipped the bottoms of the cookies in melted chocolate as well! They taste identical to a Twix!! Thanks for the great recipe!