Twix Cookies for Christmas – Buttery, Caramel & Chocolate Bliss

🎉 Introduction

If you love Twix candy bars — the buttery shortbread, soft chewy caramel, and creamy chocolate — then these Twix Cookies are about to become your new holiday must-bake treat.

These cookies feature:

• A rich, buttery shortbread base
• A soft, sweet layer of melted caramel
• A smooth, glossy chocolate topping

The result? A cookie that is elegant enough for cookie trays and gifting, yet simple enough to bake on a cozy December afternoon. They taste like homemade gourmet bakery cookies — sweet, soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and absolutely unforgettable.

Perfect for:

• Christmas dessert boards
• Cookie exchanges
• Gifts for neighbors & teachers
• Adding a little magic to holiday evenings ✨

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl

🛒 Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Base

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

• 11 oz caramel bits
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Chocolate Topping

• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth.

Step 3:
Add the vanilla extract and mix again.

Step 4:
Whisk together the flour and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

Step 5:
Roll the dough into balls and slightly flatten, or use a round cookie cutter for neat shapes.

Step 6:
Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges look pale golden.

Step 7:
Let cookies cool completely.

Add the Caramel

Step 8:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits with heavy cream in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.

Step 9:
Spoon a small layer of melted caramel onto each cookie.
Let set for 5–10 minutes.

Add the Chocolate

Step 10:
Melt the milk chocolate chips with coconut oil or shortening until smooth and pourable.

Step 11:
Spoon or drizzle chocolate over the caramel layer.

Step 12:
Let cookies sit until chocolate sets — or place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed it up.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: About 22–32 cookies
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 9–12 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes + cooling

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 10 days.
• Freeze undecorated cookies for 2 months.
• To soften caramel layer, warm cookie in microwave for 4 seconds.

🥄 Variations

• Salted Twix Cookies: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the chocolate before it sets.
• Dark Chocolate Version: Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate chips.
• Holiday Sprinkle Style: Add festive sprinkles to the chocolate layer.
• Cookie Cutter Fancy: Cut dough into stars, hearts, or Christmas trees.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use caramel squares instead of caramel bits?
   Yes — melt with heavy cream the same way.
2. Why add coconut oil to chocolate?
   It makes the chocolate smooth, glossy, and soft when biting.
3. Can I make these ahead for gifting?
   Yes — they store beautifully.
4. Why is my shortbread dry?
   Mix only until dough forms — overmixing makes it crumbly.
5. Can I make the dough the day before?
   Yes — chill up to 24 hours.
6. Can I use salted butter?
   Yes — reduce added salt by half.
7. Can I add vanilla to the caramel layer?
   Yes — just a drop for extra richness.
8. Why didn’t my caramel set?
   Too much cream — next time use only 1 tbsp.
9. Can I drizzle chocolate instead of spreading?
   Absolutely — gorgeous effect.
10. Can I freeze finished cookies?
    Freeze without chocolate topping for best texture.

🏁 Conclusion

These Twix Cookies bring everything we love about the classic candy bar into a warm, homemade, festive cookie. Buttery, sweet, caramel-rich, chocolate-soft — every bite tastes like Christmas joy.

Bake them to celebrate.
Bake them to share.
Bake them because cozy magic tastes delicious.

Adam

Twix Cookies for Christmas – Buttery, Caramel & Chocolate Bliss

If you love Twix candy bars — the buttery shortbread, soft chewy caramel, and creamy chocolate — then these Twix Cookies are about to become your new holiday must-bake treat. These cookies feature: A rich, buttery shortbread base A soft, sweet layer of melted caramel A smooth, glossy chocolate topping The result? A cookie that is elegant enough for cookie trays and gifting, yet simple enough to bake on a cozy December afternoon. They taste like homemade gourmet bakery cookies — sweet, soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and absolutely unforgettable. Perfect for: Christmas dessert boards Cookie exchanges Gifts for neighbors & teachers Adding a little magic to holiday evenings ✨

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 32 cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Shortbread Cookie Base

• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

• 11 oz caramel bits
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Chocolate Topping

• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl

Method

 

Step 1:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth.

Step 3:

1. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.

Step 4:

1. Whisk together the flour and salt in a separate bowl.
2. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

Step 5:

1. Roll the dough into balls and slightly flatten, or use a round cookie cutter for neat shapes.

Step 6:

1. Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges look pale golden.

Step 7:

1. Let cookies cool completely.
2. Add the Caramel

Step 8:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits with heavy cream in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.

Step 9:

1. Spoon a small layer of melted caramel onto each cookie.
2. Let set for 5–10 minutes.
3. Add the Chocolate

Step 10:

1. Melt the milk chocolate chips with coconut oil or shortening until smooth and pourable.

Step 11:

1. Spoon or drizzle chocolate over the caramel layer.

Step 12:

1. Let cookies sit until chocolate sets — or place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed it up.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.

Refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Freeze undecorated cookies for 2 months.

To soften caramel layer, warm cookie in microwave for 4 seconds.

🥄 Variations

Salted Twix Cookies: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the chocolate before it sets.

Dark Chocolate Version: Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate chips.

Holiday Sprinkle Style: Add festive sprinkles to the chocolate layer.

Cookie Cutter Fancy: Cut dough into stars, hearts, or Christmas trees.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use caramel squares instead of caramel bits?
Yes — melt with heavy cream the same way.

Why add coconut oil to chocolate?
It makes the chocolate smooth, glossy, and soft when biting.

Can I make these ahead for gifting?
Yes — they store beautifully.

Why is my shortbread dry?
Mix only until dough forms — overmixing makes it crumbly.

Can I make the dough the day before?
Yes — chill up to 24 hours.

Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt by half.

Can I add vanilla to the caramel layer?
Yes — just a drop for extra richness.

Why didn’t my caramel set?
Too much cream — next time use only 1 tbsp.

Can I drizzle chocolate instead of spreading?
Absolutely — gorgeous effect.

Can I freeze finished cookies?
Freeze without chocolate topping for best texture.

🏁 Conclusion

These Twix Cookies bring everything we love about the classic candy bar into a warm, homemade, festive cookie. Buttery, sweet, caramel-rich, chocolate-soft — every bite tastes like Christmas joy.

Bake them to celebrate.
Bake them to share.
Bake them because cozy magic tastes delicious.