Twix Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 11 oz caramel (melted; enough to spread on cookies)
• 1.5 cup milk chocolate (melted; for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

5. 5

   Gradually combine the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to your desired thickness.

7. 7

   Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.

8. 8

   Place the circles on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8-11 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.

10. 10

    Melt the caramel (in the microwave or over a double boiler) and spread a layer on top of each cooled cookie.

11. 11

    Let the caramel layer firm up before proceeding.

12. 12

    Melt the milk chocolate and spread it on top of the caramel layer.

13. 13

    Let the chocolate set completely before serving.

Notes

For the caramel, you can use store-bought caramel bits or soft caramels melted with a splash of heavy cream for a smoother consistency. If the chocolate is too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil while melting to make it easier to spread.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baking
• cookies
• chocolate
• caramel
• copycat
• kid-friendly