Description
Delightfully sweet Twix Cookie Cups combine buttery cookie bases topped with smooth caramel and a rich milk chocolate layer, creating an irresistibly bite-sized treat perfect for parties or dessert platters.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Caramel Topping
- 20 caramels (unwrapped)
- 1 tbsp milk
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie cups.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the salted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg white and vanilla extract thoroughly until combined and smooth, preparing the dough for flour.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together without overmixing.
- Form Dough Circles: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick, then use a cutter to cut circles suitable for cookie cups.
- Bake: Place the cookie circles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes until the cookies puff up but are not glossy, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the baked cookies onto a wire rack and let them cool completely to set the shape and texture.
- Prepare Caramel: Microwave the unwrapped caramels with 1 tablespoon of milk for one minute, stirring until the caramel mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Caramel Topping: Spoon the smooth caramel onto each cooled cookie cup, then place the cookie cups in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to chill and set the caramel layer.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in short intervals, stirring well each time until fully smooth and melted.
- Apply Chocolate Layer: Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel-topped cookie cups evenly and allow them to set before serving for the perfect finished treat.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before adding caramel to prevent melting and ruining the shape.
- Use an ungreased baking sheet to allow cookie cups to hold their form better.
- Microwave chocolate in 20-30 second intervals to avoid burning and achieve a smooth melt.
- Store finished cookie cups in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness and texture.
- You can substitute milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate based on preference.
