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Twix Cookies Recipe

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These delightful Twix Cookies combine a buttery shortbread base with a gooey caramel center and a smooth chocolate topping, perfectly recreating the beloved candy bar in cookie form. With a crisp texture and rich flavors, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter
  • 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Caramel Layer

  • 20 caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 tbsp milk

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 cups (400g) milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps give the cookies their tender texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg white and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined, creating a smooth dough base.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then mix until the dough is fully combined and free of dry patches.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles and transfer these to an ungreased baking pan, spacing them evenly.
  6. Bake Cookies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes. Remove when the cookies are puffed and no longer glossy but not browned to ensure a tender texture.
  7. Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely, which is important for the caramel and chocolate layers to set properly.
  8. Prepare Caramel: While cookies cool, microwave the unwrapped caramels with the milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  9. Apply Caramel Layer: Spoon a few teaspoons of the caramel onto each cooled cookie, spreading it to almost cover the entire surface. Refrigerate the cookies with caramel for 10-15 minutes until the caramel is set and chilled.
  10. Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between intervals until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  11. Finish with Chocolate: Spread a small amount of melted chocolate over each caramel-topped cookie. Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before serving to complete the classic Twix cookie experience.

Notes

  • Ensure the cookies are completely cool before adding the caramel layer to prevent melting and ensure proper layering.
  • Use unwrapped caramel candies to avoid any plastic contamination in the melted caramel.
  • Microwave the caramel and chocolate in short intervals to prevent burning and achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Store the finished cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the caramel and chocolate firm.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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