These Twix-stuffed cookies combine crunchy cookies with gooey caramel and chocolate layers. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, they're easy to make using simple ingredients.
If you love Twix candy bars, you’ll love this recipe. The best part is you can customize it with your favorite candy bar. Whether it's peanut butter cups, M&Ms, or even homemade caramels, you can change the filling to match your taste. Place your candy pieces in the center of each dough ball, and enjoy a new take on these delicious cookies.
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Why this recipe works
This Twix cookies recipe works because it’s simple and straightforward. The cookie dough comes together easily by hand, no mixer needed. As the cookies bake, the Twix candy bars melt into gooey caramel and creamy milk chocolate layers. There's no need to chill the dough, so you can bake them right away, and they still turn out with a perfect golden brown color and a buttery shortbread cookie base. It’s an easy cookie recipe that delivers delicious results without any extra steps. You can easily find twix in candy isle in your grocery store.
Ingredients
- Butter - Use unsalted butter, softened to room temperature. Softened butter helps create a smooth and creamy texture, blending well with the sugars for a soft, chewy cookie base.
- Brown Sugar - Brown sugar adds moisture and a rich, caramel-like flavor to the cookies. It also helps make the cookies chewy.
- White Sugar - White sugar provides sweetness and helps the cookies spread while baking, giving them a nice crispy edge.
- Egg - The egg should be at room temperature to ensure it mixes evenly with the other ingredients, resulting in a more consistent cookie texture.
- Vanilla Extract - Vanilla adds a warm, sweet flavor that enhances the taste of the cookies and complements the caramel and chocolate in the Twix bars.
- Flour - All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure. Measuring the flour correctly is important to avoid dense or dry cookies.
- Baking Soda - Baking soda helps the cookies rise and spread. Remember its baking soda not baking powder.
- Salt - A small amount of salt enhances the sweetness and balances the overall flavors, preventing the cookies from tasting overly sweet.
- Crushed Twix Chocolate Bars - The Twix bars should be crushed into small pieces but not very finely; aim for larger chunks to maintain a nice texture and flavor contrast.
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Step-by-step instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. This prevents the cookies from sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Use a spatula to mix until smooth. Then, add in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
Combine the Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until the mixture forms cookie dough.
Add Twix Pieces: Fold in the crushed Twix chocolate bars, making sure to leave some bigger pieces for a nice texture.
Form the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form cookie dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them until the tops of the cookies are golden brown.
Cool the Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Cookies: If you have any leftover cookies, place them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
✍️ Helpful baking tips
- Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smooth cookie dough and results in a better texture.
- Properly measure and level your flour to ensure the right texture.
- When combining the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- If you have time, chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help the cookies hold their shape better and prevent spreading too much while baking.
- Lining your cookie sheet with parchment paper helps the cookies bake evenly and prevents them from sticking. It’s an easy cleanup method as well.
- Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake. Remove them from the oven when the tops are golden brown for the best texture. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
❔Faqs
Chilling the dough is not required, but it can help the cookies hold their shape better. If you have time, chilling for about 30 minutes is a good option.
The cookies are done when the tops are golden brown. They will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
If your cookies spread too much, try chilling the dough for a while before baking. You can also check that you measured your flour accurately, as too little flour can lead to spreading.
Storage Information for Twix-Stuffed Cookies
- At Room Temperature: Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- In the Freezer: Freeze cookie dough balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Baked cookies can also be frozen for the same duration.
- Thawing: For frozen dough, bake directly from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time. For baked cookies, thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
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Ingredients
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Twix candy, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Use a spatula to mix until smooth.
- Then, add in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until the mixture forms cookie dough.
- Fold in the crushed Twix chocolate bars, making sure to leave some bigger pieces for a nice texture.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form cookie dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them until the tops of the cookies are golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store the cookies in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze cookie dough balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Baked cookies can also be frozen for the same duration.
- For frozen dough, bake directly from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time. For baked cookies, thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
