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Twix Cookies Recipe: Easy Christmas Cookie Exchange Treats

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These Twix Cookies feature a buttery shortbread base topped with silky caramel and glossy chocolate, making them the perfect festive treat for holiday cookie exchanges. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they combine nostalgic flavors with a modern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 30 soft caramel candies (about 9 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix for another 30 seconds.
  3. Sift in flour and salt, mixing on low just until the dough starts to come together. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon milk.
  4. Form dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a 2-inch cutter. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut until all dough is used (about 24 cookies).
  7. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are just golden. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  8. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. If too thick, add another teaspoon of cream.
  9. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of warm caramel onto each cooled cookie, gently spreading to the edges. Work quickly as caramel sets as it cools.
  10. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chips, and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
  11. Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate onto cooled caramel layer, spreading gently. For classic Twix stripes, drizzle extra chocolate in zig-zags.
  12. Let cookies set on the rack until chocolate firms up—about 30 minutes at room temp, or 10 minutes in the fridge.
  13. Once chocolate is set, serve and enjoy. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Chill dough for best shape and texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 baking flour blend. Vegan adaptations are possible with dairy-free butter, coconut cream, and vegan chocolate/caramel. Add a sprinkle of sea salt or orange zest for extra flavor. Cookies taste even better the second day as flavors meld.

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Keywords: Twix cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday cookie exchange, shortbread, caramel, chocolate, easy cookies, festive treats

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