Description
Twix Cookie Cups are a delightful homemade treat combining buttery cookie bases topped with creamy caramel and smooth milk chocolate. Inspired by the classic Twix candy bar, these bite-sized cookie cups offer a perfect balance of rich flavors and textures, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Caramel Topping
- 20 caramels, unwrapped
- 1 tbsp milk
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups (400g) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bases.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Egg White and Vanilla: Mix in the egg white and vanilla extract until fully combined to add moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles and transfer them onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookie circles in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they become puffy and lose their glossy appearance. Remove from oven.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely, which prepares them for the caramel layer.
- Prepare Caramel: Microwave the unwrapped caramels with milk for 1 minute, stirring at the 30-second mark. Continue stirring until the caramel is smooth and creamy.
- Apply Caramel Layer: Spoon a few teaspoons of the warm caramel onto each cooled cookie, spreading it to nearly cover the surface evenly.
- Chill Cookies: Place the caramel-topped cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or until the caramel is completely set and cold.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Apply Chocolate Layer: Spread a small amount of melted chocolate over the cold caramel layer on each cookie cup. Allow the chocolate to cool and set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before adding caramel to prevent melting and sliding.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
- Store finished cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the caramel and chocolate firm.
- You can substitute milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate based on preference.
- For easier caramel melting, chop caramels into smaller pieces before microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
