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Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies Recipe - Homemade Candy-Bar Cookies

Bake buttery, caramel-filled Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies topped with melted chocolate. Easy, irresistible, and perfect for any dessert craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Caramel Layer

  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Optional Finishes:

  • Flaky sea salt for garnish
  • Crushed pretzels or nuts for crunch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This simple step prevents sticking and ensures evenly baked cookies — no surprises later.
  • Cream the Base
    In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until smooth. You’ll know it’s right when the mixture looks pale and airy, like whipped caramel.
  • Combine the Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix — that’s how cookies turn tough instead of tender.
  • Shape and Bake
    Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    Press a shallow thumbprint into each cookie’s center — this is where the caramel magic happens.
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still soft.
    Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
  • Fill with Caramel
    Once the cookies are warm (not hot), spoon a little caramel sauce into each indent. The heat will help it settle into that perfect gooey pool.
  • Finish with Chocolate
    Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl (20-second bursts, stirring in between) or over a double boiler until silky smooth. Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the caramel centers.
    Let them set for 15–20 minutes — or if you’re impatient, chill them briefly to firm up the topping.