Twix Cookie Cups Chocolate Caramel

Twix Cookie Cups deliver all the flavors you love from your favorite candy bar in a homemade treat. Imagine a tender sugar cookie shell giving way to silky caramel and a luscious chocolate crown. Every bite is a playful nod to Twix bars, but these cookies are fresher and more fun. Once you taste your first warm trayful straight from the oven, you may never look at store-bought candy the same again.

I first baked these for a movie night with friends. Within minutes the whole kitchen smelled buttery and sweet and now everyone requests them for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

• Salted butter: brings creamy flavor to the cookie base choose top quality for best results
• Granulated sugar: sweetens and helps the cookies become perfectly tender and crisp
• Vanilla extract: infuses each bite with warmth use pure extract if possible for richer taste
• Egg white: binds the dough for a soft texture separates cleanly when the eggs are cold
• All purpose flour: forms the structure sift for lighter cups and accurate measuring
• Baking powder: lifts the cups so they puff nicely on the tray fresh powder makes a difference
• Caramels: melt into the gooey core stock up on soft wrapped varieties for easier melting
• Milk: loosens the caramel to silky smoothness whole milk creates the glossiest finish
• Milk chocolate chips: top each cup with a thick chocolate layer real chocolate melts and sets best

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the Dough:

Cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a mixer until light and pale about three to four minutes This step creates the signature soft texture

Mix in Wet Ingredients:

Add the egg white and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture Beat well until fully combined and smooth

Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl Mix on low speed just until the dough is even Be careful not to overwork as this keeps the cookie cups tender

Shape and Cut:

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to between one quarter and one half inch thick Use a round cookie cutter to punch out uniform discs

Bake:

Arrange the dough circles on an ungreased cookie sheet Keep them spaced so they do not spread into each other Bake at three hundred fifty degrees for six to eight minutes Remove when puffed and just losing sheen

Cool:

Gently transfer baked cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely This prevents the caramel and chocolate from melting off

Prepare Caramel Layer:

Place unwrapped caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl Microwave for one minute stirring once halfway until smooth If needed microwave a few seconds more

Assemble Caramel Layer:

Spoon two or three teaspoons of caramel onto each cookie Allow almost all of the surface to be covered Pop the cookies into the fridge for ten to fifteen minutes until cool and set

Melt Chocolate:

Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl Heat in thirty second bursts stirring after each to avoid burning When silky and fluid stop heating

Finish with Chocolate:

Evenly spread a layer of melted chocolate over the set caramel on each cookie cup Let them stand at room temperature or fridge until the chocolate hardens

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My favorite part is watching the chocolate and caramel slowly meld together after assembly It reminds me of baking with my little niece who always tried to sneak a caramel before they made it to the cookies

Storage Tips

Keep your Twix Cookie Cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days If it is warm in your kitchen stash them in the fridge so the caramel and chocolate do not melt together For longer storage freeze the cookie cups flat in a single layer then move to an airtight bag They defrost beautifully at room temperature in under one hour

Ingredient Substitutions

No salted butter Use unsalted and add one quarter teaspoon of salt to the dough Try dark chocolate chips for a bolder bite You can also swap soft caramel candies with homemade caramel sauce if you have extra time Almond or oat milk works in place of regular milk for melting the caramel

Serving Suggestions

These cookie cups look beautiful stacked on a dessert platter for parties Serve with milk or coffee for an easy afternoon pick me up For a showstopper at birthdays turn them into mini Twix cookie towers by stacking two or three with extra caramel drizzle

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Cultural and Historical Context

Twix bars first appeared in the late nineteen sixties becoming a global sensation with their signature cookie caramel chocolate combination This homemade version puts a nostalgic spin on the classic making it possible to bake and share a beloved candy treat from scratch Sugar cookies themselves date back centuries and meld beautifully with modern candy techniques

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of chocolate works best?

Milk chocolate chips are ideal for a classic Twix flavor, but you can use semi-sweet if you prefer a richer taste.

→ How do I get the caramel layer smooth?

Microwave caramels with a splash of milk and stir well until fully melted before spreading over the cookies.

→ Can these be made ahead of time?

Yes, store them covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature to soften before serving.

→ Is a stand mixer required?

While a stand mixer makes creaming butter and sugar easy, a hand mixer works as well for this dough.

→ Can I freeze Twix Cookie Cups?

Yes, freeze cooled cups in an airtight container for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.