twix.md (2268B)
1 # Twix-like cookie recipe 2 3 --- 4 5 Lightly modified from this [original recipe](https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/wprm_print/14720). 6 7 8 [](https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/wprm_print/14720) 9 10 11 ## Ingredients 12 13 - 1 1/2 cups butter softened 14 - 1 cup powdered sugar 15 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 16 - 3 cups all purpose flour 17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt 18 - 11 ounces caramels (_we made our own, but only because the store didn't have any caramels that weren't individually wrapped_) 19 - 1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream 20 - 2 cups milk chocolate chips 21 - 2 teaspoons shortening 22 23 24 ## Instructions 25 26 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. 27 - Place the butter in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. 28 - Add the vanilla extract, flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until combined. 29 - Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap around the dough and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes. 30 - Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch sheet. 31 - Use a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies (_we used 8 oz Mason jars_). 32 - Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. 33 - Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until edges are light brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. 34 - Cool the cookies on a rack. 35 - Place the caramels and evaporated milk in a bowl. Microwave at 45 second increments until caramel is melted. Stir until smooth. 36 - Place a spoonful of caramel onto each cookie, using the back of the spoon to spread it to the edges of the cookie. 37 - Let the cookies sit until caramel has firmed up, about 20 minutes. 38 - Place the milk chocolate chips and shortening into a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. 39 - Place a spoonful of melted chocolate onto each cookie and spread it over the caramel layer. 40 - Let the cookies sit until the chocolate has hardened, then serve or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 41 42 ## Notes 43 44 - These are super sticky. Wrap in wax paper. 45 - Taste better, with better mouthfeel, if moderately chilled.