Description
Savor the exquisite layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and luscious chocolate in these Ultimate Twix-Style Cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for chocolate topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and airy. Gradually add the flour and sea salt, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Press the dough into a parchment-lined baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it melts into amber-colored caramel (about 7-10 minutes). Incorporate heavy cream and butter, then remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base and let it set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and chill in the refrigerator until fully set, approximately 1 hour.
- Slice into bars and serve, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg