Twix Buttery Shortbread Caramel (Print Version)
Rich shortbread cookies topped with luscious caramel and silky milk chocolate for a delightful treat.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Shortbread Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Filling
06 - 1 cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Chocolate Topping
08 - 7 oz milk chocolate, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
03 - Add flour and salt to butter mixture, mixing until soft dough forms.
04 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball to 1/2 inch thickness using palm or glass bottom.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel onto each cooled cookie. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate and butter together in heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
08 - Spread melted chocolate over caramel layer on each cookie. Chill 15 minutes until set. Serve at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They capture everything magical about a Twix bar but with that satisfying homemade texture that storebought versions can never quite achieve
- The three distinct layers mean every bite delivers buttery cookie, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate in perfect succession
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- Warm caramel will slide right off cool cookies, so patience during that first chilling phase makes or breaks the final presentation
- The chocolate layer sets faster than you expect, so work quickly once it is melted and smooth
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- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets for a salted caramel variation that will make people think you bought them from a bakery
- A clean glass with a smooth bottom works perfectly for flattening the dough balls evenly without sticking