Description
Delightfully rich and chewy Twix Thumbprint Cookies filled with gooey caramel and drizzled with smooth melted chocolate. These thumbprint cookies combine buttery dough with sweet caramel perfection and a chocolate finish, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to gently create an indentation in the center of each cookie for the filling.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Add Caramel Filling: Once the cookies have slightly cooled but are still warm, fill each thumbprint indentation with caramel sauce, ensuring an even filling for that gooey center.
- Drizzle with Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Use a fork or piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-filled cookies, adding a beautiful and tasty finishing touch.
Notes
- Use softened butter for the best creamy texture when creaming the sugars.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before adding the caramel to prevent it from melting too much and running off.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a homemade caramel sauce, simmer sugar and butter with cream until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Twix cookies, thumbprint cookies, caramel cookies, chocolate drizzle, homemade cookies, dessert recipe
