Twix Cookies for Christmas – Caramel-Filled, Shortbread-Soft & Covered in Silky Chocolate

🎉 Introduction

These Twix Cookies for Christmas transform the iconic candy bar into a festive, bakery-style cookie that’s buttery, crisp, gooey, and irresistibly chocolatey. Imagine a soft, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base topped with stretchy caramel and finished with a glossy chocolate layer — everything you love about Twix, but in a homemade Christmas cookie that looks stunning on holiday trays.

These cookies are simple to make, beautifully stackable for gifting, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at parties, cookie exchanges, Christmas movie nights, or any festive gathering. One bite and you’ll understand why these are about to become a holiday staple.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop
• Small saucepan (for caramel)
• Spoon or offset spatula
• Cooling rack

🛒 Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Base

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

• 20–25 soft caramels (like Kraft)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Topping

• 1½ cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional for shine)

Optional Christmas Touches

• Crushed candy canes
• Holiday sprinkles
• Sea salt flakes

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make the Shortbread Dough

Beat softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.
Add vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until the dough forms soft clumps.

Chill dough 20 minutes for best shape and texture.

Step 2: Scoop & Bake the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment.

Scoop 1–1½ tablespoon dough balls.
Flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass.

Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Caramel Layer

In a small saucepan, melt:

• caramels
• heavy cream

Stir constantly until smooth.

Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of warm caramel onto each cookie.
Let caramel set 10–15 minutes before adding chocolate.

Step 4: Add Chocolate Topping

Melt chocolate chips (and optional coconut oil) in the microwave in 20-second intervals.

Spoon chocolate over the caramel, spreading gently to cover the top.

Optionally sprinkle with:

• crushed candy cane
• sprinkles
• flaky sea salt

Let chocolate set fully (refrigerate for faster setting).

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Yield: 20–24 cookies
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: 5–6 days
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer: 2 months

Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.

🥄 Variations

1. Salted Twix Cookies – add flaky sea salt on chocolate.
2. Dark Chocolate Twix – use dark chocolate chips.
3. Caramel-Stuffed – add caramel inside the dough before baking.
4. Shortbread Cutouts – make stars or trees for Christmas.
5. Peanut Butter Twix – mix 2 tbsp peanut butter into caramel.
6. Gingerbread Twix Cookies – add ½ tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp ginger to dough.
7. White Chocolate Holiday Twix – drizzle white chocolate on top.
8. Mint Chocolate Christmas Twix – use mint chocolate chips.
9. Cookie Bar Version – press dough into pan and layer caramel + chocolate.
10. Gluten-Free Twix Cookies – use 1:1 GF flour.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Why are my cookies crumbly?
   Classic shortbread is meant to be tender — don’t overmix.
2. Can I skip chilling the dough?
   Chilling helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents spreading.
3. Can I use homemade caramel?
   Absolutely — it tastes amazing.
4. Why is my caramel too stiff?
   Add a splash more cream while melting.
5. What chocolate melts best?
   Chocolate bars or high-quality chips melt smoother.
6. Can I freeze Twix cookies?
   Yes — freeze after chocolate has set.
7. Do they have to be round?
   No — cut-out shapes make adorable Christmas cookies.
8. Can I make these without a mixer?
   Yes — shortbread dough mixes easily by hand.
9. Why did my chocolate crack on top?
   Spread while still warm and don’t refrigerate too fast.
10. Can I make these dairy-free?
    Use vegan butter + coconut milk in caramel + dairy-free chocolate.

🏁 Conclusion

These Twix Cookies for Christmas bring together buttery shortbread, soft caramel, and smooth chocolate in a festive, giftable cookie that always impresses. They’re easy, elegant, and taste like a homemade, upgraded version of everyone’s favorite candy bar.

Whether for cookie trays, parties, gifting, or Santa’s cookie plate, these cookies deliver irresistible holiday magic in every bite.

Jacky

Twix Cookies for Christmas – Caramel-Filled, Shortbread-Soft & Covered in Silky Chocolate

These Twix Cookies for Christmas transform the iconic candy bar into a festive, bakery-style cookie that’s buttery, crisp, gooey, and irresistibly chocolatey. Imagine a soft, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base topped with stretchy caramel and finished with a glossy chocolate layer — everything you love about Twix, but in a homemade Christmas cookie that looks stunning on holiday trays. These cookies are simple to make, beautifully stackable for gifting, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at parties, cookie exchanges, Christmas movie nights, or any festive gathering. One bite and you’ll understand why these are about to become a holiday staple.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

Shortbread Cookie Base

• 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer

• 20 –25 soft caramels like Kraft
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Chocolate Topping
• 1½ cups milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening optional for shine

Optional Christmas Touches

• Crushed candy canes
• Holiday sprinkles
• Sea salt flakes

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop
• Small saucepan (for caramel)
• Spoon or offset spatula
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Step 1: Make the Shortbread Dough

1. Beat softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.
2. Add vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until the dough forms soft clumps.
3. Chill dough 20 minutes for best shape and texture.

Step 2: Scoop & Bake the Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment.
3. Scoop 1–1½ tablespoon dough balls.
4. Flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
5. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Caramel Layer

1. In a small saucepan, melt:
2. caramels
3. heavy cream
4. Stir constantly until smooth.
5. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of warm caramel onto each cookie.
6. Let caramel set 10–15 minutes before adding chocolate.

Step 4: Add Chocolate Topping

1. Melt chocolate chips (and optional coconut oil) in the microwave in 20-second intervals.
2. Spoon chocolate over the caramel, spreading gently to cover the top.
3. Optionally sprinkle with:
4. crushed candy cane
5. sprinkles
6. flaky sea salt
7. Let chocolate set fully (refrigerate for faster setting).

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: 5–6 days
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer: 2 months

Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.

🥄 Variations

Salted Twix Cookies – add flaky sea salt on chocolate.

Dark Chocolate Twix – use dark chocolate chips.

Caramel-Stuffed – add caramel inside the dough before baking.

Shortbread Cutouts – make stars or trees for Christmas.

Peanut Butter Twix – mix 2 tbsp peanut butter into caramel.

Gingerbread Twix Cookies – add ½ tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp ginger to dough.

White Chocolate Holiday Twix – drizzle white chocolate on top.

Mint Chocolate Christmas Twix – use mint chocolate chips.

Cookie Bar Version – press dough into pan and layer caramel + chocolate.

Gluten-Free Twix Cookies – use 1:1 GF flour.

❓ 10 FAQs

Why are my cookies crumbly?
Classic shortbread is meant to be tender — don’t overmix.

Can I skip chilling the dough?
Chilling helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents spreading.

Can I use homemade caramel?
Absolutely — it tastes amazing.

Why is my caramel too stiff?
Add a splash more cream while melting.

What chocolate melts best?
Chocolate bars or high-quality chips melt smoother.

Can I freeze Twix cookies?
Yes — freeze after chocolate has set.

Do they have to be round?
No — cut-out shapes make adorable Christmas cookies.

Can I make these without a mixer?
Yes — shortbread dough mixes easily by hand.

Why did my chocolate crack on top?
Spread while still warm and don’t refrigerate too fast.

Can I make these dairy-free?
Use vegan butter + coconut milk in caramel + dairy-free chocolate.

🏁 Conclusion

These Twix Cookies for Christmas bring together buttery shortbread, soft caramel, and smooth chocolate in a festive, giftable cookie that always impresses. They’re easy, elegant, and taste like a homemade, upgraded version of everyone’s favorite candy bar.

Whether for cookie trays, parties, gifting, or Santa’s cookie plate, these cookies deliver irresistible holiday magic in every bite.