Name: Twix Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 11-oz caramel bits; 1 TBSP heavy cream; 2 cups milk chocolate chips; 2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Description

Twix Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic Twix candy bar, featuring a buttery cookie base topped with gooey caramel and rich chocolate.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
11-oz caramel bits
1 TBSP heavy cream
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined.
Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated and a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper or waxed paper, rolling to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out rounds of dough. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, combine caramels and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds, then stir. Microwave for additional increments of 15 seconds, if needed, until smooth.
Spoon melted caramel over the cooled cookies, spreading it over the surface of each cookie.
Allow the caramel to cool completely. Then, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil or shortening in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
Spoon melted chocolate over the cooled caramel, spreading it out over the surface.
Allow chocolate to cool and set completely before serving (you can transfer to the refrigerator to speed up this process, if needed).

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to five days. For longer freshness, store in the refrigerator. Allow to return to room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American