Description
These Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies combine a soft, buttery cookie base with gooey caramel centers and a rich chocolate drizzle, perfectly mimicking the beloved candy bar in a delightful homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air to give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mix, beating well after each addition to ensure thorough incorporation and a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overdeveloping gluten.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each for spreading. Press a slight indent into the center of each cookie where the caramel will be added later.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Fill with Caramel: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Then carefully fill each indent with about a teaspoon of caramel sauce.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth and drizzle generously over the caramel-filled cookies. Let the chocolate set before serving to ensure clean bites.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for best creaming results and cookie texture.
- If you prefer a firmer caramel center, chill the caramel-filled cookies briefly before drizzling with chocolate.
- For homemade caramel sauce, use a classic recipe of sugar, butter, and cream cooked to a rich amber color.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Milk chocolate chips create a sweeter topping; semi-sweet chips provide a balanced chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Twix cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies, homemade Twix, caramel chocolate cookies, easy cookie recipe
