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Ultimate Twix Style Cookies Recipe

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The Ultimate Twix Style Cookies recipe combines a buttery shortbread cookie base with a rich caramel layer and a smooth chocolate topping, perfectly mimicking the flavors of the classic Twix candy bar. These homemade treats offer a delightful blend of crunchy, chewy, and creamy textures, making them an irresistible dessert for chocolate and caramel lovers.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg

Caramel Layer

  • Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), enough to generously cover each cookie
  • Sweetened condensed milk (optional, for homemade caramel preparation)

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking of your cookies.
  2. Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
  3. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well incorporated.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place dough portions spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Caramel Layer: Once cooled, spread or drizzle a generous layer of caramel sauce onto each cookie. If making homemade caramel, prepare it in advance using sweetened condensed milk or traditional sugar, butter, and cream.
  8. Add Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between intervals until smooth. Pour or drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, covering evenly.
  9. Set the Cookies: Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, or for faster results, refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • To achieve chewier caramel, let the caramel cool slightly before spreading it onto the cookies.
  • Try different chocolate varieties such as dark or white chocolate for flavor variation; a sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the flavor.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches or gatherings.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months with parchment paper between layers.

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