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Twix Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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These Twix Thumbprint Cookies combine soft, buttery cake flour cookies with gooey caramel centers and a drizzle of rich milk chocolate, creating a delightful homemade treat inspired by the classic Twix candy bar.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (222g) salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cup (137g) powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (295g) cake flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Fillings and Toppings

  • 30 soft caramels
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate melting wafers (or melted chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, and egg until well combined.
  3. Add vanilla: Blend in the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the cake flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until a very soft dough forms.
  5. Rest the dough: Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  6. Form cookies: Portion the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll each into a ball. Arrange them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Create thumbprints: Using a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon dipped in flour, press down gently into the center of each dough ball to make a crater.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies at 350° F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will spread but should still have a faint crater in the center.
  9. Deepen thumbprints: Immediately after removing from the oven, press down again in the center of each cookie with a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to deepen the thumbprint without breaking the cookie.
  10. Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  11. Melt caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the soft caramels with 1 tablespoon of milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  12. Fill centers: Spoon the melted caramel into the thumbprints of each cooled cookie. Place the cookies in the fridge to let the caramel set if desired.
  13. Melt chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate wafers or melted chocolate chips until smooth.
  14. Drizzle chocolate: Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the tops of the caramel-filled cookies.
  15. Set toppings and store: Allow the chocolate to set completely. Store the cookies at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pressing the thumbprint into the cookie immediately after baking is essential; waiting until after cooling will cause the cookies to crack.
  • Use cake flour for a softer, more tender cookie texture.
  • Soft caramels melt more smoothly, making filling easier.
  • You can speed up the caramel setting by refrigerating the cookies after filling.
  • Milk chocolate melting wafers can be substituted with chocolate chips if necessary.

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