Twix Cookies – Caramel and Chocolate Holiday Treats

If you love the classic Twix candy bar, you’re going to fall in love with these Twix Cookies. Buttery shortbread cookies are topped with smooth caramel and finished with a silky layer of melted chocolate. Each bite has the perfect balance of crisp cookie, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate, making them an irresistible addition to your holiday baking.

These cookies are not only delicious but also impressive to look at. They’re ideal for Christmas cookie exchanges, festive dessert trays, or even packaged as edible gifts. With a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of homemade Twix-inspired cookies that will wow your family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Base:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Layer:

• 1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

For the Chocolate Topping:

• 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semisweet, if preferred)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla, flour, and salt; mix until dough forms.
4. Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
5. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
6. In a saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
7. Spoon caramel over each cooled cookie, spreading gently. Let set.
8. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
9. Spread chocolate over caramel layer.
10. Allow chocolate to set before serving or storing.

Why These Cookies Shine

• Candy bar flavor in cookie form: Just like a Twix bar, but homemade.
• Easy yet indulgent: Simple shortbread base with irresistible toppings.
• Perfect for gifting: They look professional and travel well in holiday boxes.

Variations

• Salted Caramel Twix Cookies: Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel for a gourmet touch.
• Dark Chocolate Version: Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate.
• Mini Twix Bites: Make smaller cookies for bite-sized treats.
• Holiday Sprinkle Fun: Add festive sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

Twix Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies topped with gooey caramel and smooth chocolate, inspired by the classic Twix candy bar – perfect for holidays.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 39 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Shortbread Base

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Layer

• 11 oz soft caramels
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Chocolate Topping

• 2 cups milk chocolate chips or semisweet
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening optional, for smoother melting

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Saucepan
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla, flour, and salt; mix until dough forms.
4. Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
5. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
6. Melt caramels with heavy cream in saucepan until smooth.
7. Spoon caramel over each cooled cookie and let set.
8. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
9. Spread chocolate over caramel layer.
10. Allow chocolate to set before serving or storing.

Notes

For best results, let the caramel layer firm up before adding chocolate.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Shortbread cookies can be baked ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
• Caramel and chocolate toppings should be added after thawing for best results.
• Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.