Description

These homemade Twix cookies feature a buttery shortbread-style base, gooey caramel, and smooth milk chocolate for a decadent treat that rivals the candy bar itself.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
20 unwrapped caramels
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups (400g) milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg white and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Stir in flour and baking powder until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Roll dough to 1/4–1/2 inch thick. Cut circles with cookie cutter and place on baking sheet.
Bake 6–8 minutes until puffy and no longer glossy. Cool completely on wire rack.
Microwave caramels and milk until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread caramel over cooled cookies. Chill 10–15 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring until smooth. Spread chocolate over caramel layer. Let set before serving.

Notes

Don’t overbake cookies—remove while slightly underdone for chewy texture. Always cool cookies fully before adding caramel and chocolate layers. Use high-quality caramels for best flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 248
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 134mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 26mg

Keywords: twix cookies, homemade twix, caramel chocolate cookies, candy bar cookies, shortbread base