Twix Buttery Shortbread Caramel (Printable)
Buttery shortbread layered with creamy caramel and milk chocolate for an indulgent treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Layer
06 - 1 cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Chocolate Topping
08 - 7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
03 - Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
04 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with palm or glass bottom to 1/2 inch thickness.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
06 - Spread 1-2 teaspoons caramel onto each cooled cookie. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chocolate and butter together in heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
08 - Spread melted chocolate layer over caramel on each cookie. Chill for 15 minutes until set. Serve at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- They deliver that perfect shortbread caramel chocolate combo in a format that feels special but not fussy
- The texture contrast is absolutely addictive with buttery crisp cookie chewy caramel and smooth chocolate
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- The cookies must be completely cool before adding caramel or it will slide right off
- Chilling between layers is not optional it prevents the caramel and chocolate from mixing into a muddy mess
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- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they bake evenly
- Freeze the shaped dough balls before baking if you want to bake fresh later