These Twix Cookies are made with soft cookies topped with sweet chocolate and rich, gooey caramel. These cookies are just like eating a Twix, but better!
If you love candy cookies, then you should try these Chewy M&M Cookies and these Monster Cookies.
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These Twix Cookies are delicious and taste just like a Twix bar! Sweet, creamy, and with a little crunch, these cookies are perfect for candy and cookie lovers alike.
- TASTE: These cookies are sweet with a hint of vanilla. The toppings of decadent milk chocolate, rich caramel, and salt give them so much yummy flavor.
- TEXTURE: The cookies are baked nice and soft. And the gooey caramel and chocolate are topped with flaky, crunchy salt pieces.
- TIME: This recipe takes about 2 hours.
- EASE: You’ll find this cookie recipe easy to make. Just follow along and you’ll make the perfect Twix Cookies.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Butter- Use unsalted to control the salt level in these cookies. We’ll soften it to room temperature so it helps the cookie dough mix thoroughly.
- Chewy caramels- Melted down, these will be the caramel part of the Twix in these cookies.
- Milk chocolate chips- These sweet and rich chocolate chips create the layer that mimics the Twix chocolate.
- Powdered sugar- This fine sugar mixes with the butter to create a smooth dough that’s super sweet. This works much better than granulated sugar for these cookies.
- Flakey salt- This will top the cookies and give them a salty crunch that goes perfectly with the chocolate and caramel.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute different chocolates- You can tweak this recipe by using white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, or even peanut butter chips instead of the milk chocolate.
- Add Twix candies- Chop up actual Twix bars and add them to the cookies when the chocolate is still melted so they stick.
- Substitute gluten-free flour- Make these gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, 1:1.
- Use brown sugar- For a richer flavor because of the molasses, use brown sugar in place of some of the powdered sugar.
How to Make Twix Cookies
- Cream the butter. In a large bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix everything with an electric hand mixer on low speed, then pick it up to the highest speed and beat for a total of about 4 minutes.
- Sift in the dry ingredients. Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until everything is well combined.
- Refrigerate the dough. Now place the cookie dough onto a piece of plastic wrap. Then flatten it to a disk, wrap it, and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours.
- Roll out the dough. Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Then use a rolling pin to roll the chilled dough to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut and bake. Cut the cookies out using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Then bake the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6-8 minutes.
- Melt the caramels. Add the caramels and heavy cream to a bowl or saucepan and melt slowly until it’s smooth and runny.
- Melt the chocolate. Then melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, also in 20-second intervals with stirring in between.
Pro Tip: You can melt the caramels over the stove on low heat, or if you’re using a bowl just microwave it in 20-second intervals with mixing in between.
- Add caramel to the cookies. Spoon a dollop of the melted caramel over each cookies.
- Add chocolate. Then smother the tops of each cookie with melted chocolate after the caramel has cooled. Add a sprinkle of flakey sea salt while the chocolate is still warm and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Start by mixing on low- When creaming the butter and sugar together, start on low and go up to high once you don’t see any more dry patches of powdered sugar or it will make a mess. Same when you add the flour.
- Only bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes- You don’t want the cookies to over-bake. These are meant to be soft so this is the perfect amount of time.
- Let the caramel be runny- This will solidify when it cools so don’t worry that it is on the runny side. This will make it easier to apply to the cookies.
- Add the salt while the chocolate is melted- The flaky salt won’t stick unless the chocolate is still melted, so make sure to add this before it solidifies.
FAQs
What is the Twix cookie made of?
These Twix Cookies are basically made with a soft cookie as the base, then topped by melted caramel and milk chocolate. Flaky salt is added as a finishing touch for the best flavor.
What chocolate does Twix use?
Twix uses milk chocolate, so that is what we used in these Twix Cookies. But you can use other types of chocolate for a flavor variation.
Serving Suggestions
These Twix Cookies are all soft cookie, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. They taste amazing on a cookie plate, served with cakes, pies, and other sweet treats.
- Cookies: Make a cookie platter with these cookies plus some Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Monster Cookies, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Cakes/Pies: Serve them with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake, Chocolate Cream Pie, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu Cake (VIDEO).
- Sweet treats: Enjoy these Twix Cookies with Chocolate Caramel Pretzels Bars, Candied Pecans, Apricot Rugelach (VIDEO), or Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti.
- Beverages: Serve them with a Iced Matcha Latte, Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Latte, or Iced Caramel Macchiato.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make the cookies ahead of time. Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature until you’re ready to add the toppings.
Storing: Store these Twix Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze these cookies in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months. You may want to layer some wax paper in between the cookies to keep them from sticking.
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Twix Cookies
These Twix Cookies are made with soft cookies topped with sweet chocolate and rich, gooey caramel. Like eating a Twix, but better!
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 11 oz chewy caramels
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- Flakey salt for topping optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Start off by mixing everything with an electric hand mixer on low speed, then pick it up to the highest speed once you don’t see any more dry patches of powdered sugar. Beat for a total of about 4 minutes.
- Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix on low until everything is well combined.
- Now place the cookie dough onto a piece of plastic wrap. Then flatten it to a disk, wrap it, and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours.
- Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Then use a rolling pin to roll the chilled dough to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut the cookies out using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Then bake the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6-8 minutes. You don’t want the cookies to over-bake. These are meant to be soft.
- Add the caramels and heavy cream to a bowl or saucepan and melt slowly until it’s smooth and runny. You can do this over the stove on low heat or if you’re using a bowl, just microwave it in 20-second intervals with mixing in between.
- Then melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, also in 20-second intervals with stirring in between.
- Spoon a dollop of the melted caramel over each cookies.
- Then smother the tops of each cookie after the caramel has cooled. Add a sprinkle of flakey sea salt while the chocolate is still warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Start by mixing on low- When creaming the butter and sugar together, start on low and go up to high once you don’t see any more dry patches of powdered sugar or it will make a mess. Same when you add the flour.
- Only bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes- You don’t want the cookies to over-bake. These are meant to be soft so this is the perfect amount of time.
- Let the caramel be runny- This will solidify when it cools so don’t worry that it is on the runny side. This will make it easier to apply to the cookies.
- Add the salt while the chocolate is melted- The flaky salt won’t stick unless the chocolate is still melted, so make sure to add this before it solidifies.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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