The perfect Twix cookies recipe starts with an unbelievably decadent Shortbread cookies topped with a layer of smooth caramel and a generous layer of gourmet milk chocolate topping.  Get ready for the ultimate fun dessert, these twix cookies are incredibly easy to make!
If you are a true Twix fan, you will love this cookie version of the classic candy bar that we all grew up to love. Â The twix cookie is a basic shortbread crust that tastes more sugary than floury. Â At the center of this cookie is a layer of silky, smooth caramel. Â This is the best part of the cookie, just like the candy bar. Â Lush and creamy smooth chocolate tops this caramel twix cookies with just the right amount of milk chocolate.
Each bit is like biting into the candy bar, but without all the chemicals and preservatives. Â And since Twix is one of my all-time favorite candy bars, these cookies will make it hard to resist just having one! Â If you’re looking to take Twix to the next level, this Caramel Twix Cookies Recipe is a must for all fans.
TWIX COOKIES RECIPE
 Some of the best desserts are made from candy bar recreations.  Indulging in these kind of gourmet desserts are much better than eating the actual candy bar itself.
What I love most about this caramel twix cookies recipe is that it doesn’t use Twix candy at all. Â Recreating something that tastes just like the Twix candy bar is a lot simpler than thought.
The cookies are pretty easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Â Rolling the dough out and cutting it with a cookie cutter or drinking glass seriously took a few minutes! Â Rolling the dough out on a floured surface gives the cookies a round shape. Â The twix cookies won’t spread out or rise too much while baking, which makes shortbread cookies one of my all-time favorite recipes to bake with.
To get the perfect caramel center, melt caramel candy from Kraft in a small saucepan. Â Add a little evaporated milk to get the caramel luscious and smooth in consistency. Â Spread the caramel over the top of the cookie making sure to spread to almost the full cookie. Â To get the look I did, place about a spoonful of hot caramel in the center of the cookie. Â Using the back of the spoon, spread the caramel out to the edges, but leave some space. Â As the twix cookie cools, the caramel may spread a little more.
Next, melt the milk chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave for about 2 minutes on power level 4. Â Guys, this is so important. Â Sugar burns easily and if the chocolate chips are placed in the microwave on too high of heat, they will burn! Â I’ve had this happen so many times and I can now say, I’m very comfortable melting chocolate in the microwave. Â The trick is to set the power level on medium-low. Â That’s it, guys! Â If you do happen to burn them, you may be able to save the chocolate by mixing a little olive oil or other oil (not water) with the chocolate. Â Now spread that silky smooth chocolate over the top of each caramel glazed cookie and spread it with a butter knife.
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The perfect Twix cookie starts with an unbelievably decadent Shortbread cookies topped with a layer of smooth caramel and a generous layer of gourmet milk chocolate topping. Get ready for the ultimate fun dessert, these cookies are incredibly easy to make!
20 minPrep Time
14 minCook Time
34 minTotal Time
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Ingredients
- 11/2 cups butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Caramel
- 15 ounces of caramel ( I used Kraft )
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- For the Chocolate
- 11/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl fit with a mixer, cream together butter and both sugars. Add vanilla extract and salt. Slowly add flour, 1 cup at a time until incorporated. Mix for an extra minute or two. Roll dough together in a ball and place in the center of a floured surface. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick. With a circle cookie cutter or glass cup, cut out cookies and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 14-16 minutes. I baked mine for 14 minutes but do not over bake. Removed and place on a cooling rack.
Once cookies are cool, melt caramel and evaporated milk according to instructions on the bag. On medium heat, melt caramel. Once it starts to melt down, turn down to low and allow to melt. Using a spoon, pour a small spoonful of caramel over the center of the cookie and spread it to the edges with the backside of the spoon. Allow caramel to cool, I placed mine in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set.
To make the chocolate topping, melt chocolate in a small microwavable dish. Place chocolate chips and shortening in dish and place in microwave. Melt for about 2 minutes on POWER LEVEL 4, stirring the chocolate in between to smooth out. Chocolate chips will burn if power level is not set to 4. Using a butter knife, spread chocolate over the top of the cooled caramel.
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Oh my, these look golden! I want to eat them all right now…
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Delicious!! Twix in cookie form…can life get any better? 🙂 Absolutely love it!! Pinned!
Woow Caramel Twix Cookies Recipe ! I love this !
These look delicious. I just pinned. I would love to have you share them at my link party. It is live now and runs until Sunday night. It’s at Adorned From Above .com.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Thanks, Debi. Bookmarking now!
Wow Jessica, these look fantastic! That’s why I’ve chosen them as my Hot Shot pick at this week’s Wednesday Whatsits! Be sure to stop by this Tuesday night and see who you’re up against! And don’t forget to ask, beg & plead your friends, family & followers to stop by and vote for you! Pimp it out, baby!
Thanks, Rachel!
I’ve got to make these! They look A-Mazing. 🙂 Thanks for linking up at the Creative Collection.
Thanks, Marie. Have a good weekend!
I see a major problem with this recipe straight away – it only makes a dozen! I really fancy giving this a go if I have time this weekend, thank goodness for pinterest in case I don’t!
Wowzers! Those look absolutely amazing! I’m a huge Twix fan… I could see these being very dangerous in our house… that probably won’t stop me from making them 😉 Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party. Hope you’ll be back this week with more awesome recipes!
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks, Nici!
I love Twix and these look soo delicious! Found you through Posed Perfection’s party! Would love it if you shared it at our link party tomorrow please 🙂
Bookmarked!
These cookies look amazing! I love twix bars but these look better. Pinning and sharing! 🙂
Thanks, Jennie
Oh my…so delicious! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Lou Lou Girls
Hey Jessica! These look INCREDIBLE! I always thought the cookie was the best part of the twix, this puts it in the ratio it should be in! My boyfriend would LOVE these! I’d love for you to share a post at my link up tomorrow, if you’re interested!
Xoxo K
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Thanks, Just added the link party to Tuesday list here http://www.swankyrecipes.com/link-party
I just finished making these, and they are just sinful! They are delicious. Thank you for sharing. I melted the chocolate with a bit of peanut butter, as we like that flavour. Only thing I changed. 5 star rating for sure!
And they sound a bit complicated to make, but they are very easy and quick.
totally love the recipe!! do they need to be refrigerated??
Once the recipe is complete, no. I did chill them while making to harden chocolate/caramel faster to continue with the recipe but once they are complete they do not need to be chilled, unless they are transported by a hot car.
These look unbelievably delicious!
Yes please. Homemade twix sounds like my idea of heaven and I can’t understand why I’ve never tried making my own!
In high school my friend and I used to eat Twix for breakfast! These cookies just made me remember that! They look so delicious, I have got to try them!
I can relate, in fact I think I had one from the Halloween stash this morning! Thank you
Oh my goodness, your cookie collection looks downright dangerous! I’ll be adding g this to my cookie recipe collection, thanks for sharing!
I love Twix bars. What a nice take on them. Love the photos also. Nice job.
Twix fun here, too! Thanks, Mark!
These are my weakness and now you have provided a recipe. I am in SERIOUS trouble!! Looks fantastic!!
What a great cookie. These would disappear in my house in a day because I seriously can’t keep the kids away from Twix bars. If I made them homemade I would be making them all the time. Yum!
I love Twix bars! These look delicious too! Gonna have to give them a try. YUM!!
These look absolutely amazing! Perfect for a holiday cookie exchange!
They all good great! I’ve always wanted to try the twix cookie 🙂
You rolled dough out to 1/2 inch for cutting? Really, that fat?
Hi Audrey, 1/2′ thick. If it’s too thick for you, you can always go a little less. They will spread slightly while they bake
Hello! I will be making these as food gifts for xmas but I need to know how far ahead I can make them? They will be in tins as soon as they have hardened. I just don’t want to wait until last minute to make these with everything else I need to do, I would rather do them a few days in advance! What do you think? I def want them to taste fresh and not stale! Thank you!
Hi Annia, you can make these a few days before hand, if you wish. Store them in the fridge in a single layer until they harden then place some wax paper between them once the chocolate is set and cover them
This recipe definetely is my fav one. Love the Twix COOKIES !
Im sure my childs are gonna love it. Thank you
My mouth is seriously watering looking at these cookies!! Twix are my favorite candy bar, too!
These are ingenious, Twix are my all time faves <3
Ahh!! This is so not fair, I’ll have to wait till I make these to eat it. I am craving it badly so much now
Twix is my absolutely favourite chocolate bar – when I was little I’d nibble long the sides, before peeling the caramel off, then eat the biscuit and finish with the topping. I love this more grown up version.
Wow! They look so chewy n yum. I love caramel.
i gonna make Twix Cookies recipe for this weekend. Love it. Thank you
These look amazing, what a treat! I think I have to make these as soon as I can
Whoa – what a great idea to turn a Twix candy bar into a cookie! These look absolutely decadent! Pinned and shared!
Love this Twix version of Reese’s cups! I’m a fan of Twix but never thought of making cookies, yum!
Such gorgeous cookies! I love your photos and those layers look amazing. Definitely need to try!
Twix happens to be one of my favorite candy bars! I looooove eating them with a cup of hot chocolate in the winter so these cookies will definitely be pinned for later!
Twix cookies are always my favourite ones. i gonna make this recipe at weekend for my friends. I hope they will love twix cookies recipe too.