Description
Irresistible twix cookies blend classic candy bar flavors with homemade cookie magic. Chocolate, caramel, and shortbread create a delightful treat that will enchant cookie enthusiasts and sweet tooths alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (80 g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (265 g) milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps light corn syrup
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal environment for shortbread creation.
- Butter Mixture: Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, blending in vanilla extract to develop a silky, uniform texture.
- Dough Formation: Incorporate flour and salt, mixing gently until the dough comes together without excessive handling, maintaining a delicate consistency.
- Base Layering: Spread the dough evenly across the prepared sheet, using fingertips or a spatula to create a uniform foundation with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Initial Baking: Bake until the edges transform to a golden-brown hue, approximately 18-20 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack to establish a stable base.
- Caramel Development: Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, heating and stirring continuously to prevent burning while creating a rich, amber-colored mixture.
- Caramel Refinement: Introduce heavy cream, vanilla, and salt to the caramel, whisking meticulously until the sauce thickens and achieves a glossy, luxurious consistency.
- Caramel Application: Pour the molten caramel over the cooled shortbread, ensuring complete and even coverage with smooth, deliberate movements.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and butter in controlled microwave intervals, stirring between sessions to create a silky, glossy chocolate layer.
- Final Layering: Drizzle the liquid chocolate over the set caramel, spreading with precision to generate a flawless, even coating across the entire surface.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the dessert for 30-60 minutes until the chocolate solidifies completely, allowing the layers to bond and stabilize.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from refrigeration and slice into elegant squares or rectangular bars, revealing the intricate layers of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the perfect shortbread texture, allowing easier mixing and smoother consistency.
- Prevent Overworking Dough: Mix flour gently and minimally to maintain a tender, crumbly shortbread base without developing tough gluten networks.
- Caramel Burning Prevention: Stir caramel continuously and use medium-low heat to avoid scorching, creating a smooth, rich golden-brown layer.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use short microwave bursts and stir between intervals to prevent chocolate from seizing or burning, achieving a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg