Twix Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
For the Cookies:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about a few minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently knead the dough until it forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Before rolling out the dough, let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼ inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a round cookie cutter (approximately 2.4 inches in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill cut-out cookies for an additional 10 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To Assemble the Cookies:
- Gently warm the caramel sauce in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval, until it reaches a spreadable consistency similar to royal icing.
- Spread a layer of caramel on each cookie, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and spreadable.
- With a clean knife, spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer on each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the caramel and chocolate can firm up.
- Store the completed cookies in an airtight container.
Enjoy your homemade Twix Cookies, featuring layers of buttery cookie, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate – a decadent treat for any occasion!
