Description
Make homemade cookies that taste like a Twix bar, featuring a buttery shortbread base, a layer of gooey caramel, and a milk chocolate topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until light and fluffy for the shortbread base.
- Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- For the caramel layer, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1/2 cup butter in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches a deep amber color, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Let it set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- For the chocolate topping, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the set caramel layer. Spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the entire pan for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Cut into squares or cookie shapes before serving.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the cookies thoroughly before slicing.
- You can drizzle extra melted chocolate over the top for decoration.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor in the topping.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30