Twix Cookies bring everything you love about the classic candy bar into a homemade treat. With a buttery sugar cookie base, a creamy caramel layer, and a glossy milk chocolate topping, these cookies are a triple threat. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or simply craving a caramel-chocolate combo, Twix Cookies are sure to impress both visually and flavor-wise.
These crowd-pleasers are easy enough for beginners yet delicious enough to fool people into thinking you bought them from a bakery. Let’s make some Twix magic in your kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like a Twix bar—only better and fresher
- Perfect for gifting, parties, or freezing for later
- Easy to customize with toppings or shapes
- Great for kids and adults alike
- No fancy ingredients required
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 20 soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. - Mix Wet Ingredients
Add in egg white and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. - Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms. - Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough to about ⅜ inch thick. Use a 2½-inch round cookie cutter to cut circles. - Bake
Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 6–8 minutes. Cookies should be puffed and set, not browned. Let cool completely. - Make the Caramel Layer
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with milk in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Mixture should be smooth and spreadable. - Assemble
Spoon about 1 tsp of caramel onto each cookie and spread to cover. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes. - Add Chocolate
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Spread over cooled caramel. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or in the fridge.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Additional Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Nutrition Facts (Estimated per cookie)
- Calories: 170
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 23g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Tips & Variations
- 💡 Twix Bars to Turtles: Add chopped pecans to the chocolate layer for a turtle-style cookie.
- 💡 Snickers Vibes: Sprinkle chopped peanuts between caramel and chocolate layers.
- 💡 Dark Chocolate Option: Swap milk chocolate with dark for a richer version.
- 💡 Make-Ahead: Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
FAQs
Q: Can I freeze Twix Cookies?
Yes! Freeze after assembling (but before chocolate sets) for best results. Layer parchment between cookies.
Q: Do I need to refrigerate them?
Refrigeration helps layers set faster, but they hold up fine at room temperature once set.
Q: What if I only have soft caramel sauce?
Use it sparingly. It may run more than melted caramels but still tastes great.
Twix Cookies
Equipment
- – Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- – Cookie cutter
- – Baking sheet
- – Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- – ½ cup salted butter softened
- – ½ cup granulated sugar
- – 1 egg white
- – 1 tsp vanilla extract
- – 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- – 1 tsp baking powder
- – 20 soft caramels unwrapped
- – 1 tbsp milk
- – 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg white and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in flour and baking powder.
- Roll dough to ⅜-inch thickness; cut circles.
- Bake 6–8 minutes; cool completely.
- Melt caramels with milk; spread on cookies.
- Chill cookies for 10–15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate and spread over caramel.
- Let chocolate set; serve and enjoy!
Notes
– Freeze after assembling, before chocolate sets
Conclusion
If you’re craving the iconic combo of cookie, caramel, and chocolate, these Twix Cookies deliver in every bite. They’re soft, sweet, and completely irresistible. Whether you’re baking with kids or prepping for a cookie swap, this recipe will become a go-to in your dessert rotation.