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Homemade Twix Cookies

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A delightful combination of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, these cookies bring a taste of the beloved candy bar into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter (softened) Allow to soften at room temperature.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
For the Caramel Layer
  • 15 oz Kraft caramel
  • 2 Tbsp evaporated milk
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 2 cups Ghirardelli melting chocolate Can substitute with Ghirardelli chocolate chips.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt, mixing well until you achieve a soft dough.
  4. Lightly flour your workspace and roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Use a small circular cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cookies evenly on it.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, until golden but not browned.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Caramel Layer
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Kraft caramel and evaporated milk, stirring until melted and smooth.
  2. Spoon the melted caramel onto each cookie, spreading it from edge to edge.
  3. Let the caramel set for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Chocolate Topping
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Ghirardelli chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each until fully melted.
  2. Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel.
  3. Allow the chocolate to set before enjoying your cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

To serve, arrange cookies on a platter alongside fresh fruits or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For extras, drizzle chocolate before serving or add a pinch of sea salt on top of chocolate layer.
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