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Twix Thumbprint Cookies

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These Twix Thumbprint Cookies combine buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and a drizzle of chocolate for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing holiday treat. They’re easy to make, perfect for gifting, and guaranteed to disappear fast from any cookie platter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 20 soft caramels (like Kraft or Werther’s), unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until just tacky.
  5. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to gently press a deep well into the center of each dough ball.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden. If centers puff, gently re-press the wells after baking. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable (about 1–1.5 minutes total).
  9. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of warm caramel into each cookie well. Let cookies sit until caramel sets, about 15 minutes.
  10. In a clean bowl, melt chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in the microwave in 15–20 second increments, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.
  11. Drizzle chocolate over the caramel centers using a spoon or piping bag. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  12. Allow cookies to cool completely until chocolate is set. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up setting if needed.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and press deep wells for the caramel. If cookies spread, chill dough balls before baking. Let caramel and chocolate set fully before stacking or gifting. Easily adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets with ingredient swaps.

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