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December 6, 2018 By Sara 44 Comments

Twix Cookies

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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!

I can never resist a Twix bar, and these cookies have that same gooey chocolate and caramel combination. They’re easy to make and a total crowd pleaser! I make these cookies during the holidays along with crockpot candy and reindeer chow.

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A stack of Twix cookies with a bite taken out of one.

Do you ever make a recipe and end up getting impatient before it’s finished because you just can’t wait to eat it? That’s how these Twix cookies were for me. The kids and husband ended up loving them just as much as me. A chocolaty caramel cookie that you’ll want to make again and again.

HOW DO YOU MAKE TWIX COOKIES?

Once you’ve mixed and chilled your cookie dough, cut out the cookies using a 2-3 inch cookie cutter. Space the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper about 1/2 an inch apart. Once baked, spoon the rich and creamy caramel onto the top of each cookie and let it firm up before adding the chocolate on top of the caramel. Let the chocolate cool and eat as many as you like!

Shortbread cookie dough on a baking sheet.

If needed, the cookie dough for these chocolate caramel cookies can be made in advance. It will keep in the fridge for 3 days or up 3 months in the freezer. When making the cookies, I use a 3-inch cookie cutter. You can use a smaller or larger cookie cutter, just be aware that the bake time will change.

Shortbread cookies topped with caramel.

I prefer using the unwrapped caramel bits that you find in the baking aisle for the caramel layer on these cookies. However, normal caramels work great as well. Once everyone is finished devouring the cookies, they will keep in an airtight container for around 5 days.

Twix cookies on a cooling rack.

HOW DO YOU MAKE HOMEMADE CARAMEL?

There are a few ways to make caramel at home. I prefer using the already made caramel bits and adding milk to them. However, you can also make caramel by boiling sweetened condensed milk for around 3 hours. The longer version of making caramel involves simmering brown sugar, corn syrup and evaporated milk until it gets thicker and forms caramel.

WHY DOES THE COOKIE DOUGH HAVE TO BE CHILLED?

Some people skip the chilling part. However, the dough is a lot harder to work with and usually ends up resulting in cookies that spread and are not uniformly shaped. I like having a prettier cookie because I often give these Twix cookies as gifts during the holidays.

A plate of Twix cookies topped with caramel and chocolate.

These Twix cookies take a bit of effort but are seriously worth it. They’re such a rich treat that goes over well for all ages. I think these cookies taste even better than the original candy bar and I’d bet that you’ll agree!

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A stack of Twix cookies with a bite taken out of one.
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5 from 13 votes

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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate caramel cookies, twix cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 245kcal
Author Sara Welch

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • Place the butter in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract, flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap around the dough and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch sheet. 
  • Use a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until edges are light brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  • Cool the cookies on a rack.
  • Place the caramels and evaporated milk in a bowl. Microwave at 45 second increments until caramel is melted. 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.
  • Let the cookies 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.
  • Place a spoonful of melted chocolate onto each cookie and spread it over the caramel layer.
  • 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

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert Tagged With: Caramel, Chocolate

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Comments

  1. Heather says

    December 27, 2018 at 12:15 am

    These look delicious. I pinned this on my cooking
    board on Pinterest. I am wondering two things.

    Can I use homemade caramel sauce
    for this once it is thickened?
    I would rather use butter when I melt
    the milk chocolate bar. Please let me know.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 27, 2018 at 8:06 am

      You can use butter for the chocolate! In terms of the caramel, you just need to make sure that it’s really thick and spreadable. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  2. Misty says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Maybe I missed seeing it above, but how many dozens does a batch make?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 18, 2018 at 11:25 am

      It makes about 30 cookies!

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    December 17, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    What can I use in place of the shortening?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 17, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      You can use butter or coconut oil instead!

      Reply
  4. Twinspirational says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Yum this recipe looks amazing. We love to bake from scratch and we love Twix!

    Reply
  5. Nikki says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    I haven’t had a Twix in such a long time. These cookies look and sound absolutely delicious can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    December 10, 2018 at 9:26 am

    Twix cookies????? My gosh, that sounds fantastic! I use to eat twix bars so much1

    Reply
  7. Bryan says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    WOW! I would’ve never thought of doing this. These cookies look really good, I know my son would love them haha thank you for the recipe

    Reply
  8. Catherine says

    December 10, 2018 at 12:14 am

    5 stars
    Gorgeous shots! These cookies look amazing! I love twix bars so I definitely want to make these…they won’t last a NY minute in my house!

    Reply
  9. Terri Steffes says

    December 8, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    These do look like a cookie for a special occasion! Many steps but I bet the are divine!

    Reply
  10. Shar says

    December 8, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Oh my goodness.now this looks like my.kind of cookie! I used to love this before I had to change to a gluten-free diet so I know I would have loved this 🙂

    Reply
  11. Yeah Lifestyle says

    December 8, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Ooh a Twix is usually my chocolate bar of choice so these cookies sound like perfection to me. They have my mouth watering, I’d be tempted to eat them all at once!

    Reply
  12. Ola says

    December 8, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I used to eat Twix bars like crazy. I bbet these taste wonderful!

    Reply
  13. Alma P says

    December 8, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Five stars for sure! OMG – these look unbelievable – next cookies I bake for sure!

    Reply
  14. angie says

    December 8, 2018 at 8:24 am

    this cookie sounds awfully tasty thanks for sharing this great recipe

    Reply
  15. Kara says

    December 8, 2018 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    These looks sooooo good

    Reply
  16. Alexandra says

    December 7, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, yum! Twix is my favourite chocolate bar, so I know I would absolutely love these cookies! Delicious 🙂

    Reply
  17. Surekha Busa says

    December 7, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing this yummy Twix recipe. My family will definitely love this goodies. Love it

    Reply
  18. Catherine Santiago Jose says

    December 7, 2018 at 7:19 pm

    These looks yummy and very delicious. Look at this layer by layer sweetness overload. It’s now making me crave for this staff.

    Reply
  19. Bella at Dear Mummy Blog says

    December 7, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    We love twix bars so this is heaven on a plate for us! Gooey caramel and chocolate is always a great combination x

    Reply
  20. Stacie says

    December 7, 2018 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    This is the best cookie idea I’ve seen in a while! I love the flavors there. I’m addicted to TXIX, and I love a good cookie, sooooo….

    Reply
    • Inessa Bonneteau says

      December 7, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      Can these cookies be put in the freezer once all finished with the melted Carmel and chocolate on them ?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 7, 2018 at 10:51 pm

        Yes they can! Just thaw at room temperature!

        Reply
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