Description
These Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies combine a buttery cookie base with gooey caramel and a rich chocolate drizzle, mimicking the beloved flavors of Twix bars in a homemade cookie form. Perfectly soft, chewy, and indulgent, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Filling and Topping
- 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 make cleanup easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 3-5 minutes. This helps create a soft cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time into the creamed sugar and butter mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure even distribution and smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the scoops about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, press an indent into the center of each cookie to hold the caramel later.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. This ensures a chewy interior with a slight crisp on the edges.
- Add Caramel: Allow cookies to cool slightly so they hold their shape, then fill each indent with about a teaspoon of caramel sauce.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips until smooth using a microwave or double boiler. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled cookies in an even layer. Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For homemade caramel sauce, you can melt sugar and butter with cream on stovetop until smooth.
- If you prefer a crunchier cookie, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To speed up chocolate setting, briefly refrigerate the cookies but avoid condensation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Twix cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies, homemade candy cookies, chewy cookies, dessert recipes
