Twix Buttery Shortbread Caramel (Printable)
Buttery shortbread topped with creamy caramel and smooth milk chocolate for a rich, sweet delight.
# What You Need:
→ Shortbread Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Filling
06 - 1 cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Chocolate Coating
08 - 7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped into pieces
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Add flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Gently flatten with palm or glass bottom to 1/2-inch thickness.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
06 - Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel sauce over each cooled cookie. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the caramel.
07 - Place chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
08 - Spoon or spread melted chocolate mixture over the caramel layer on each cookie. Return to refrigerator for 15 minutes until chocolate sets.
09 - Allow cookies to come to room temperature before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That perfect crackle when you bite through the chocolate layer into soft caramel
- Shortbread that melts in your mouth because we use real butter, no shortcuts
02 -
- Warm cookies make caramel slide right off, so patience during cooling is absolutely essential
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating or becoming tough
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size, ensuring even baking
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on chocolate before it sets for a fancy finish