Description
Twix thumbprint cookies combine buttery shortbread, silky caramel, and smooth chocolate to create a treat that tastes like a gourmet version of the classic candy bar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 35 soft chewy caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Add flour and salt; mix on low until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and create deep thumbprint wells.
- Freeze the shaped dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, then re-indent if needed.
- Melt caramels with cream in the microwave until smooth.
- Spoon caramel into each cookie and freeze 5 minutes.
- Melt chocolate, transfer to a bag, and drizzle over cookies.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for perfect shape retention. For a gourmet finish, top with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Twix thumbprint cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate caramel cookies, thumbprint cookies