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5 from 32 votes

Twix Thumbprint Cookies

Filled with sweet caramel bits and drizzled with milk chocolate, these buttery tender Twix Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect cookie recipe for Twix lovers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Slowly add the sugar, scraping the bowl down as needed.
  • Add the egg yolks and vanilla, blending until well mixed.
  • Add the flour a little at a time and beat until combined.
  • Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least one hour.
  • Using a small (about 1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, place the cookie dough at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • When the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and gently press the back of a teaspoon into the center of each cookie.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, place the caramel bits and cream in a microwaveable bowl.
  • Heat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Spoon a small amount of the caramel into the hole in each cookie. 
  • In another microwavable bowl, place the caramel bits and cream.
  • Heat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top storage bag with the corner snipped. Drizzle over the cookies.
  • Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg