Description
Rich and indulgent homemade Twix cookies featuring a buttery shortbread base, a soft caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping — a nostalgic treat made from scratch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
- In a saucepan, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread the caramel evenly over the shortbread base.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for 45–60 minutes until the chocolate is set.
- Once firm, lift the bars from the pan and slice into squares or rectangles to serve.
Notes
- Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate layer before it sets for a salted caramel twist.
- Dark chocolate can be used instead of milk chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Homemade caramel can be substituted for caramel candies if it’s thick and spreadable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
