Description
Delight in these delicious Twix Cookies featuring a buttery dough loaded with crushed Twix candy bars, chocolate chips, and caramel bits, all baked to perfection and optionally topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup crushed Twix candy bars (about 4 bars)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or soft caramel
- Optional sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined, which helps to bind the dough and add flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Candy Mix-ins: Gently fold in the crushed Twix bars, chocolate chips, and caramel bits, incorporating the candies without breaking them down too much.
- Scoop Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating doneness while keeping the centers soft.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
- Optional Finishing Touch: Sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the cookies once they are slightly cooled to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, press a few extra caramel pieces or Twix bits on top of the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
