Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Cookies
These delectable Twix copycat cookies are the epitome of indulgence, combining the rich flavors of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and smooth melted chocolate.
Servings: 40 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups caramel squares
- 6 Tablespoons milk as needed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract and then slowly beat in the flour until just incorporated.1 1/2 cups butter, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Fold the dough out onto a floured surface. Place a piece of parchment paper over the dough and roll out until 1/4" thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter and cut out 40 cookies, re-rolling the dough as needed.
- Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1" apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool as you prepare the caramel topping.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of caramels and 2 Tablespoons milk and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.3 cups caramel squares, 6 Tablespoons milk
- Portion out the caramel in 1 Tablespoon increments onto each cooled cookie.
- (Repeat melting the caramels with milk as needed to top each cookie. I prefer to do this in small increments as the caramel tends to harden quickly.)
- Once all shortbread cookies are topped with caramel, place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel-topped cookies.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg