Twix Cookies are the ultimate treat for candy bar lovers — they’re buttery shortbread cookies topped with soft caramel, smooth chocolate, and that perfect snap you get from a Twix bar… but homemade (and arguably better).
Here’s a simple, bakery-style Twix Cookie recipe:
🍪 Twix Cookies Recipe
Tastes like the candy bar, but in cookie form!
🍽️ Yield: ~24 cookies
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour (including chilling)
🛒 Ingredients:
Shortbread Cookie Base:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
Caramel Layer:
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1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels (like Kraft or Werther’s), unwrapped
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2 tbsp heavy cream
Chocolate Topping:
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1 1/4 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
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1 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil (optional, for smoother melt)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the shortbread:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Mix in vanilla.
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Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms (it’ll be soft).
2. Shape & bake:
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Roll out dough to ~1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut into circles (~2 to 2.5 inches).
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just golden.
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Cool completely.
3. Add the caramel layer:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with heavy cream in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Spoon or spread about 1 tsp of caramel onto each cooled cookie.
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Let set for 10–15 minutes (you can chill them to speed it up).
4. Top with chocolate:
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Melt chocolate chips and oil in the microwave or a double boiler.
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Spoon or spread chocolate over the caramel layer.
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Chill until chocolate sets (or leave at room temp if you prefer softer tops).
💡 Tips:
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Want perfect layers? Chill between each step.
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You can also dip the whole top of the cookie into melted chocolate.
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Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate for a salted Twix twist.
🔄 Variations:
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Use dark chocolate or white chocolate for a twist.
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Make them bar-style by pressing the dough into a 9×13″ pan and layering everything before slicing into bars.
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Swap caramel for dulce de leche for a richer flavor.
Want a no-bake version, or a Twix cookie bar version instead?
