Name: Easy Twix Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 11 ounces caramels (unwrapped); 1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream; 2 cups milk chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
11 ounces caramels (unwrapped)
1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
In a mixer bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Add vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and salt into the bowl. Mix until the dough is combined.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Flour your work surface and roll out the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness.
Cut out cookies using a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are light brown. Repeat with remaining dough.
Allow the cookies to cool on a rack.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and evaporated milk. Microwave in 45-second increments until melted, stirring until smooth.
Spread a spoonful of caramel on each cookie, reaching the edges.
Let the cookies sit for about 20 minutes for the caramel to firm up.
In another bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
Spread a spoonful of melted chocolate over the caramel layer on each cookie.
Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough to ensure smooth rolling and cutting.
Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate for a richer flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.