Description
Twix Thumbprint Cookies are the kind of easy dessert that instantly feels special, with buttery shortbread-style cookies, creamy caramel centers, a drizzle of chocolate, and a touch of flaky salt. They are perfect for holiday baking, cookie trays, dessert boards, and sweet snack cravings, making them one of those easy recipe favorites that fit right into your best food ideas for parties, homemade treats, and simple dessert baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the flour and salt, then mix just until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into balls.
6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and press a thumbprint into the center of each one.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom and set on top.
8. If needed, gently re-press the centers while the cookies are still warm.
9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
11. Spoon the caramel into the center of each cooled cookie.
12. Melt the milk chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth.
13. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel centers.
14. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt and let the cookies set before serving.
Notes
Chill the shaped cookie dough for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm.
Use soft caramels for the smoothest filling and easiest melting.
Let the caramel cool slightly before adding the chocolate drizzle so the layers stay distinct.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg