Twix Thumbprint Cookies

These delightful cookies blend the classic thumbprint cookie with the scrumptious flavors of a Twix candy bar for a rich, buttery treat filled with gooey caramel and topped with chocolate drizzle.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 12

Total Time 37

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Cookie Base

1 cup salted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for a rich flavor.
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar Sift for smoother texture.
1 egg Use room temperature for fluffier dough.
3 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract enhances flavor.
2 1/2 cups cake flour Yields a tender and soft cookie.
1 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift to the cookies.
1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.

Filling and Topping

30 soft caramels Werther’s Original recommended.
1 tablespoon milk Used to melt caramels smoothly.
1/2 cup milk chocolate (melting wafers or chips, melted for drizzling) Ghirardelli’s melting wafers are great for this.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar, then mix in the egg until creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mix to the wet ingredients to form a very soft dough. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Baking

Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared sheet.
Press down in the center of each ball to make a thumbprint.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes until slightly golden and soft.
While warm, deepen the thumbprint and fill with melted caramel.
Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies once caramel has set.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months. Remember to let dough rest for easier shaping.