Twix Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, gooey, and addictive. They feature a shortbread base, caramel center, and chocolate drizzle for the perfect sweet and salty treat.
Author:Itssoukaina123
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
20 soft caramels (like Kraft)
2 tbsp heavy cream
½ cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil (optional for smoother drizzle)
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour and salt to form a dough.
Roll dough into balls, press centers with your thumb, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
Melt caramels with heavy cream, then fill cookie centers.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil, then drizzle over cookies.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For a firmer caramel, let it cool slightly before adding chocolate.