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    Home » Recipes » Cookies » Twix Cookies | 5 Ingredients

    Twix Cookies | 5 Ingredients

    Published: Mar 10, 2021 · Modified: Dec 30, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Our Twix Cookies are completely addictive! Made with a super easy shortbread base, caramel filling and dark chocolate topping... the perfect sweet treat!

    The combination of delicious gooey caramel, smooth silky chocolate and a light shortbread base in my Twix Cookies is hard to resist! Made from just 5 basic ingredients, these cookies are a fun take on everyone's favourite chocolate bar!

    Shortbread cookies topped with caramel and chocolate on a copper wire stand.

    Twix bars are one of my absolute favourites in the confectionery aisle and these homemade Twix Cookies capture the flavour perfectly.  

    With only 5 ingredients, they’re quick, easy and SO delicious - just like my recipes for some of my other store-bought favourites like Iced Vovo Tarts and Monte Carlo Biscuits.

    Twix Cookies are not only a fantastic addition to any self-respecting biscuit barrel, they are also a great option for party food or a sneaky late night treat.

    Cookies topped with caramel and chocolate on a copper wire stand

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • Simple! You only need 5 ingredients, and they are super simple to make.
    • No chilling - The dough holds its shape without having to be chilled, which means you can enjoy them sooner! Note: If you're in a warm climate, you may find that you need to chill the dough before rolling and cutting.
    • You won't have any trouble enlisting a little helper - Spreading the caramel and chocolate is a great job for little ones – although close supervision is recommended to prevent excessive sampling!
    • All about the taste..... The contrasting textures and tastes of the light biscuit base, the gooey caramel and the silky chocolate are the perfect combination, and the only way to describe them is "scrumptious"!
    • Plenty to go around - The recipe makes lots, so they’re perfect for gifting – and who wouldn’t want some of these?!!!
    Cookies topped with caramel and chocolate on a copper wire stand

    What You Need

    Just 5 simple ingredients is all you need!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method.

    The 5 Ingredients in Twix Cookies on a marble bench top.
    • Butter - I prefer to use unsalted butter as a baking ingredient. This is not essential, and if you usually buy salted butter, using that will be perfectly fine.  Keep in mind that you will not need to add a pinch of salt, if the recipe calls for it, if using salted butter.
    • Icing Sugar – There is a difference between Pure Icing Sugar and Icing Sugar mixture. I recommend using Pure Icing Sugar which doesn’t contain any cornflour, as this will give the cookies a lighter texture.
    • Plain flour – Also known as all-purpose flour, this doesn't contain any raising agents.
    • Nestlé Caramel Top 'n' Fill – Thick, canned caramel, that is ready to use straight from the can; just give it a good stir to get it smooth, glossy and easy to spread!  
    • Dark Chocolate Melts – Chocolate Melts are small, round buttons of chocolate that are easy to melt, unlike Chocolate Chips, but set hard at room temperature.

    How To Make Twix Cookies

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method.

    Making The Base

    Making the shortbread base using the famous 3 ingredient Shortbread recipe is quick and easy!

    Have your butter at room temperature (or softened) for best results.

    Softened butter in a large bowl

    Cream The Butter

    You can do this step using a food processor, beaters or a ThermBix.

    Cream the butter until it turns pale and creamy.

    Creamed butter

    Mix In The Icing Sugar

    Using a low speed, mix in the icing sugar until well combined.

    Mixing in pure icing sugar to creamed butter

    Mix In The Flour

    Using a low speed, mix in the flour. The mixture will be crumbly at this stage.

    Icing sugar, butter and flour combined in a white bowl

    Knead And Roll The Dough

    On a flour dusted board, knead the dough gently into a ball.

    Roll out to ½ cm thick.

    Kneaded and rolled out dough on a wooden board

    Cut Out Biscuits

    Use a cookie cutter (approximately 6cm in diameter) to cut the biscuits out.

    Biscuits cut out of dough on a floured wooden board

    Bake Until Lightly Golden

    Place the biscuits onto the prepared trays.

    Bake the biscuits until they are a light golden colour.

    Cut out biscuits on lined baking tray

    Cool The Biscuits

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool after leaving them on the tray for 10 minutes.

    Bked Twix cookie bases cooling on a wire rack

    Prepare The Caramel

    Stir the Caramel Top 'n' Fill until it is smooth.

    Caramel filling being stirred

    Melt The Chocolate

    In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and stir with a dry metal spoon.

    Melted chocolate in a mixing bowl.

    Top With Caramel

    Spread a small amount of caramel on the biscuits.

    Caramel topping on biscuits on a wire rack

    Top With Chocolate

    Top each biscuit with melted chocolate.

    Chocolate and caramel layered on top of round shortbread cookies

    Set Aside

    Set the assembled cookies aside to allow the chocolate layer to set (or place into the fridge if it's a hot day!)

    A cookie topped with caramel and chocolate on a black plate, in front of a copper wire stand with more cookies

    Expert Tips and FAQ

    What temperature do I use for a conventional oven?

    I specify fan-forced oven temperatures in my recipes, so if you have a conventional oven, increase the temperature by between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.

    Monitor your baking carefully during the cooking time until you are comfortable with how the time compares to similar recipes.

    What can I use instead of Nestlé Caramel Top 'n' Fill?

    If you can't find Nestlé Caramel Top 'n' Fill in your local supermarket, or it isn't available where you live, you can substitute this with any thick store-bought caramel.

    Can I boil a can of condensed milk to make my own Caramel Top 'n' Fill?

    The method of boiling a can of condensed milk to make caramel is no longer recommended due to safety concerns.  

    Can I make my own caramel?

    Homemade caramel is likely to not be thick enough, and the consistency is key to this recipe. It needs to form a layer on the biscuit that is able to hold its shape and not run off.

    Can I substitute Dulce de Leche for the caramel?

    Dulce de leche is often a suitable alternative for caramel in baking recipes, but unfortunately not in this recipe, as the consistency and setting properties are not the same.

    How do I make them look more like the chocolate bar?

    You can make these look more like the chocolate (candy) bar by rolling the dough into log shapes instead of cutting the dough into circles (check out my homemade Twix Bars recipe here).

    Does it matter how thin I roll the dough?

    As you are using plain flour, the shortbread bases will not rise, so they will be as thick or as thin as you roll the dough out to be. You can make them thinner or thicker than the ½ cm specified, but your baking time will vary.

    Why are the biscuits so light in colour?

    Keep a close eye on the shortbread bases during baking, as you want just the slightest hint of golden brown to them, so that they are light and delicate.

    Can I use a different chocolate?

    This recipe uses Dark Chocolate Melts, but they are just as delicious with either Milk or White chocolate Melts, so feel free to choose whichever you prefer.

    A marbled mixture of Milk and White Chocolate, or even just a contrasting drizzle would make them look extra special for gift-giving!

    Will the chocolate set at room temperature?

    Although chocolate melts are made to melt easily and harden or set at room temperature, the time it takes to set your chocolate layer will depend greatly on the ambient temperature.

    You may need to put the cookies in the fridge for the chocolate to harden properly if it's a warm day, or even to speed setting time up so you can eat them sooner!

    A half eaten cookie topped with caramel and chocolate on a black plate

    Related Recipes

    I also highly recommend trying some of my other chocolate bar inspired recipes:

    • Mars Bar Slice - an all-time Aussie fave in school lunch boxes!
    • Crunchie Slice - the combination of crunchy chocolate and sweet honeycomb is the BEST!
    • Turkish Delight Slice - oozy-gooey Turkish Delight chocolate takes this slice to the next level.
    • Toblerone Cheesecake - smooth, creamy and perfect for any celebration.
    A close up of a shortbread cookie topped with caramel and chocolate on a black plate

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    Our Twix Cookies are completely addictive! Made with a super easy shortbread base, caramel filling and dark chocolate topping... the perfect sweet treat!

    Twix Cookies

    The combination of delicious gooey caramel, smooth silky chocolate and a light shortbread base in my Twix Cookies is hard to resist!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Biscuits, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, lunchbox, Snacks
    Cuisine: Baking, biscuits, Chocolate, cookies, sweet
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Servings: 30 biscuits
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 340 g butter, room temperature (3 sticks)
    • 130 g pure icing sugar (1 cup)
    • 375 g plain flour (3 cups)
    • 380 g Nestlé Caramel Top 'n' Fill (see notes)
    • 300 g dark chocolate melts
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line two large flat baking trays with baking paper and set aside until needed.
    • Beat the butter in a large bowl using handheld electric beaters or the stand mixer on medium until smooth (approximately 30 seconds). 
    • Slowly add the icing sugar and continue mixing until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. 
    • Add the flour and mix on low speed until combined (please note that the mixture will be crumbly at this stage). 
    • Gently knead the dough into a ball on a lightly floured kitchen bench, taking care not to overwork it, and then roll out to ½ cm thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut circles out of the dough.
    • Place the biscuits onto the prepared trays and bake for 12-15 minutes or until only just very lightly golden (do not overcook). 
    • Allow to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 
    • Place the Caramel Top 'n' Fill into a small bowl and mix with a spoon until smooth and glossy. 
    • Place the chocolate melts into a microwave safe bowl and melt for 30 seconds bursts at 50% power, stirring with a completely dry metal spoon.
    • Spread a small amount of Caramel Top 'n' Fill over the top of the cooled biscuits and then top with a small amount of melted dark chocolate. Set aside until the chocolate layer has set.
    • Once the chocolate has set, the Twix Cookies are ready to serve! They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (see notes). 

    Thermomix Method

    • Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Line two large flat baking trays with baking paper and set aside until needed.
    • Place the icing sugar into the Thermomix bowl and sift for 10 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
    • Weigh the butter and plain flour into the Thermomix bowl. Mix 10-15 seconds, Speed 6, and then knead for 1 minute, Kneading function.
    • Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured bench or Thermomat, and gently knead it into a ball, taking care not to overwork it. Roll out to ½ cm thick and use a round cookie cutter to cut circles out of the dough.
    • Place the biscuits onto the prepared trays and bake for 12-15 minutes or until only just very lightly golden (do not overcook). 
    • Allow to cool on the trays for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 
    • Place the Caramel Top 'n' Fill into a small bowl and mix with a spoon until smooth and glossy.
    • In a clean, completely dry Thermomix bowl, melt the chocolate for 2 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2. Stir with a spatula and then melt for a further 2 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2 or until completely melted.
    • Spread a small amount of Caramel Top 'n' Fill over the top of the cooled biscuits and then top with a small amount of melted dark chocolate. Set aside until the chocolate layer has set.
    • Once the chocolate has set, the Twix Cookies are ready to serve! They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (see notes). 

    Notes

    If you have a conventional oven, increase the temperature by between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.
    If you can't find Nestlé Caramel Top 'n' Fill in your local supermarket, or it isn't available where you live, you can substitute this with any thick store-bought caramel.
    These Twix Cookies are just as delicious with either Milk or White chocolate Melts, so feel free to choose whichever you prefer.
    Bake the biscuits until they have only the slightest hint of golden brown to them, so that they are light and delicate.
    If you live in a hot climate, you may need to set the chocolate layer by placing them in the fridge and storing them in the fridge instead of at room temperature.
    Twix Cookies are best stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 5 days, although they can be frozen if desired, for up to 3 months.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    1. Rachael Conomy

      February 01, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Another fab recipe Luce!
      Just whipped up a double batch of the scrumptious morsels for the after school foodies!
      They will no doubt get rave reviews!

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      • Lucy Mathieson

        February 02, 2019 at 11:06 am

        Thank you so much!!! Yay! Hope the kids love them!! xx

        Reply

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