Description
These homemade Twix Cookies combine a buttery shortbread base, gooey caramel center, and silky chocolate topping to recreate the beloved candy bar in cookie form. Perfect for gatherings, gifts, or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Powdered Sugar: ½ cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 can (14 ounces)
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup
- Light Corn Syrup: ¼ cup
- Unsalted Butter (for caramel): ½ cup
- Milk Chocolate Chips: 2 cups
- Sea Salt (optional): for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream 1 cup butter and ½ cup powdered sugar. Add 1 tsp vanilla and mix in 2 cups flour until dough forms.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press dough into baking sheet evenly and smooth the surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
- Cook to Perfection: In saucepan, combine ½ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup corn syrup, and 1 can condensed milk. Stir constantly and cook until thick (8–10 min). Pour over base and cool.
- Finishing Touches: Melt 2 cups chocolate chips in 30-sec bursts. Spread over caramel and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill until set, slice into bars, and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill between layers for clean, distinct layers.
- Use a hot knife to cut neat bars.
- Store chilled for firmer bites or at room temperature for softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: twix cookies, caramel cookies, homemade twix bars, shortbread caramel chocolate, easy dessert bars