Description
Delightful Twix Cookie Cups featuring a buttery cookie base filled with caramel and topped with melted chocolate. These bite-sized treats combine the classic flavors of Twix candy bars into an easy-to-make dessert perfect for parties or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Filling
- Caramel Sauce or Soft Caramels (about 1 tablespoon per cup)
- Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate (about 1 tablespoon per cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms.
- Form the Cookie Cups: Grease a muffin tin and evenly press the cookie dough into each cup, creating small wells in the center to hold the caramel and chocolate layers.
- Bake the Cookie Shells: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookie cups for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly while still in the muffin tin.
- Add the Caramel Layer: Place about 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce or softened caramel candies into each cookie well. Gently press to spread the caramel evenly without spilling over the edges.
- Top with Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped chocolate over the warm caramel layer, allowing it to melt slightly and create a smooth, glossy topping.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the muffin tin for at least 30 minutes to let the chocolate harden. Carefully remove the Twix Cookie Cups from the tin and serve.
Notes
- Butter should be softened to room temperature to ease creaming with sugar.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with wrapped soft caramels melted gently.
- Cooling the cookie cups slightly before adding caramel prevents the caramel from melting excessively.
- Chilling is essential to help the chocolate topping set firmly.
- Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
