Description
Twix Thumbprint Cookies are delightful treats featuring a buttery cookie base filled with caramel and topped with chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 35 soft chewy caramel candies, unwrapped (Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers (approximately ½ cup)
- Flaky sea salt, Maldon or Fleur de Sel (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl add the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed, using a handheld or stand mixer, for 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat again for another 1-2 minutes or until the egg yolks are fully incorporated.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl and mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes or until the dough comes together to form a rough ball.
- Using a 1 inch (approximately 1 tablespoon) small cookie scoop, scoop out a level amount of cookie dough. Place the dough into your palm and roll to form a smooth ball.
- Place the rolled cookie dough ball onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1-1 ½ inches apart.
- Using your thumb or a small rounded measuring spoon, press an indent into the center of each cookie dough ball.
- Place the baking sheet of formed thumbprint cookies into the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and place 12 chilled thumbprint cookies on the second prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Using flour on your thumb can help prevent sticking when pressing the indent.
- Optional garnish can enhance the flavor of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg