Homemade Twix Cookies
These delectable homemade Twix cookies combine the perfect blend of shortbread, caramel, and milk chocolate. Discover how to create these irresistible treats that are sure to impress your friends and family!
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Ingredients for Twix Cookies:
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Shortbread: | |
| Unsalted butter | 1 1/2 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Salt | 3/4 teaspoon |
| Caramel Layer: | |
| Caramel (Kraft) | 15 oz bag |
| Evaporated milk | 2 teaspoons |
| Chocolate Layer: | |
| Ghirardelli chocolate | 2 cups melted |
Directions to Make Twix Cookies:
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Shortbread Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt, and continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a cutting board or countertop surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of approximately 1/2 inch.
- Cut Out the Cookies: Use a small circle cookie cutter to cut out individual cookies from the rolled-out dough.
- Bake the Cookies: Place parchment paper on a baking tray and arrange the cookies on it. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Caramel Layer: In a medium saucepan, combine the Kraft Caramel and evaporated milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the caramel is smooth and melted.
- Add Caramel to Cookies: Using a spoon, pour the melted caramel over the cooled cookies, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface of each cookie.
- Let the Caramel Set: Allow the caramel-topped cookies to sit until the caramel layer has hardened.
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the Ghirardelli chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Add Chocolate to Cookies: Spread the melted chocolate over the hardened caramel layer on each cookie, ensuring even coverage.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate-topped cookies to cool until the chocolate layer has set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has set, your homemade Twix cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at parties, gatherings, or as a delightful treat for yourself.
