Description
Delectable homemade Twix cookies blend rich caramel, chocolate, and buttery shortbread in one irresistible treat. Sweet memories of classic candy bars come alive with this simple, nostalgic dessert that delights chocolate enthusiasts. You’ll savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (80 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps light corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups (265 g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Shortbread Creation: Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth, blending in vanilla extract. Fold in flour and salt, forming a consistent dough. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut circular shapes.
- Baking Process: Transfer cookie rounds to prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn delicately golden. Cool completely on wire rack.
- Caramel Development: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes until mixture transforms into a rich, golden caramel.
- Caramel Application: Remove caramel from heat and let cool slightly. Spread a generous layer across each shortbread base, ensuring even coverage. Allow to set for 10 minutes.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring at 20-second intervals. Optional: mix in vegetable oil for smoother consistency. Generously drench each caramel-topped cookie with molten chocolate.
- Finishing: Let cookies rest at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate solidifies completely. Store in sealed container for up to 5 days and enjoy these homemade Twix-inspired treats.
Notes
- Manage Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for perfect shortbread texture, preventing crumbly or greasy cookies.
- Control Caramel Consistency: Stir continuously and watch carefully to avoid burning, aiming for a golden-brown color without scorching the mixture.
- Optimize Chocolate Coating: Use low microwave power and short intervals when melting chocolate, stirring between each to prevent seizing and maintain smooth consistency.
- Enhance Storage Techniques: Cool cookies completely before storing, placing wax paper between layers to prevent sticking and maintain crisp texture in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg