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Twix Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully rich and buttery Twix Thumbprint Cookies feature a soft, tender cookie base filled with gooey chewy caramel and topped with a smooth milk chocolate drizzle, finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty bite.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Candy Filling and Topping

  • 35 soft chewy caramel candies, unwrapped (Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers (approximately ½ cup)
  • Flaky sea salt (Maldon or Fleur de Sel), optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg yolks and vanilla extract into the mixture and beat for another 1-2 minutes until fully combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl and mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes until the dough forms a rough ball and is thick without being crumbly.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a 1-inch (approximately 1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, portion dough, roll into smooth balls with your hands, and place on the prepared baking sheet about 1-1½ inches apart.
  6. Create Thumbprints: Press an indent into the center of each cookie dough ball using your thumb or a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon dipped in flour to prevent sticking. Smooth any cracks around the indent.
  7. Chill Dough: Freeze the baking sheets with formed cookies for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Remove one baking sheet from the freezer, place 12 cookies evenly spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 13-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Return the other sheet to the freezer during baking.
  10. Refine Indents: Immediately after baking, gently press the centers of the cookies to re-establish the indents if they puffed up. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Repeat Baking: Continue baking the remaining cookie dough balls in batches until all are baked and cooled.
  12. Melt Caramels: Combine the unwrapped chewy caramel candies and heavy cream in a medium bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue microwaving in 30-second increments with stirring until smooth and fully melted.
  13. Fill Cookies: Spoon just under 1 teaspoon of the warm caramel filling into the center indent of each cooled cookie, being careful not to overfill.
  14. Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate wafers in a small bowl according to package instructions, typically microwaving in 30-40 second intervals and stirring until smooth.
  15. Decorate Cookies: Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a small spoon to drizzle the chocolate decoratively over the caramel-filled cookies. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while chocolate and caramel are still soft, if desired.
  16. Set and Serve: Allow the cookies to rest for 10 minutes so the chocolate drizzle hardens before plating and serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking and helps maintain their shape.
  • Using a small amount of flour on your thumb or spoon when making indentations prevents the dough from sticking and tearing.
  • The caramel filling should be warm and smooth for easy spooning; reheat gently if needed.
  • Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a lovely contrast to the sweet caramel and chocolate.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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