Dive into the sumptuous world of homemade Twix-like cookies, a heavenly combination of crispy cookie base, luscious salted butter caramel, and a smooth milk chocolate topping. This recipe promises to deliver a delightful twist on the classic candy bar, transforming it into a gourmet cookie experience.
Why You'll Love This: These Twix-Inspired Cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a joy to prepare. The blend of the crunchy cookie base with the rich, gooey caramel, all encased in a silky chocolate layer, creates a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. These cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, ideal for those who adore a touch of saltiness with their sweet.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are perfect for a range of occasions, be it a cozy family gathering, a fancy tea party, or as a special treat during the holiday season. They're also great as a homemade gift, sure to impress any cookie connoisseur or chocolate lover.
Recipe:
Salted Butter Caramel
- 160g white sugar
- 80g half-salted butter
- 200ml full-fat liquid cream
Gently melt the sugar in a pan over medium heat until it turns brown. Simultaneously, warm the cream slightly. Gradually blend it into the hot caramel, stirring until smooth. Add in chopped butter pieces, mixing until smooth. Store in a sealed jar.
Cookie Base
- 100g flour
- 80g hazelnut or almond powder
- 1 egg
- 85g sugar (mix of 45g white and 40g brown sugar)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 85g butter (half unsalted, half semi-salted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100g dark or milk chocolate chips
- Combine the softened butters with the sugars using a fork until creamy.
- Incorporate the egg thoroughly into the mixture.
- Mix in the flour, nut powder, baking powder, and then the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Shape into balls and place them in muffin molds, flattening them slightly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (convection setting) for about 10 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, create small indentations with a spoon and let cool.
- Demold when cool, fill with caramel, then pour over melted milk chocolate (about 100g). Refrigerate until set.
- Enjoy your delicious creation!
Bon appétit! 🤍
