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Twix Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Twix Thumbprint Cookies are delightful buttery cookies with a gooey caramel center, topped with a drizzle of rich milk chocolate. These cookies combine soft, tender cake flour dough with sweet caramel filling and a smooth chocolate topping, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

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

Caramel Filling

  • 30 soft caramels
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate (melting wafers or chips, melted for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to keep things mess-free.
  2. Mix the butter, sugar, and egg: In a mixer bowl, combine the softened salted butter, powdered sugar, and egg until everything is well mixed and creamy.
  3. Add vanilla extract: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly for an extra flavor boost.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Mix in the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until you get a very soft dough. Let it rest for about 5 minutes so it’s easier to work with.
  5. Portion the dough: Divide the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll them up, and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
  6. Create thumbprints: Dip a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon in flour and press down the center of each ball to make a crater.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies spread slightly but the centers stay indented.
  8. Deepen the thumbprint: Right after taking them out of the oven, press down the center again with a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon to deepen the thumbprint; don’t wait until they cool or they’ll crack.
  9. Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  10. Prepare caramel filling: Microwave the soft caramels and milk together for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
  11. Fill the cookies: Spoon the caramel filling into each cookie’s center and let it set. Place cookies in the fridge to speed up the setting process.
  12. Drizzle chocolate: Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the caramel-filled cookies.
  13. Set chocolate and store: Let the chocolate set before serving. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Use cake flour for a softer, tender cookie texture.
  • Press the thumbprints while cookies are still warm to avoid cracks.
  • Allow caramel to cool and set properly to prevent mess when eating.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Microwave caramels gently to avoid burning.

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