Soft & Gooey Twix Cookies (The Ultimate Candy-Stuffed Shortbread Treat!)

Oh my goodness, thank you for being here! Every time I get to share a recipe like this, I feel genuinely grateful—because these are the kinds of treats that spark joy, fill the kitchen with warmth, and remind us why baking is such a simple kind of magic. And today… I promised you irresistible, and here’s proof.

These soft and gooey Twix cookies deliver everything you love about the classic candy bar—creamy caramel, milk chocolate, buttery cookie base—but wrapped in a warm, tender homemade cookie dough. Anything but boring!!

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What This Recipe Is All About

These cookies bring the beloved flavors of a Twix bar straight into a soft, bakery-style cookie. We’re talking:

• A melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbread-like dough

• Hidden mini Twix pieces inside

• Caramel that gets gooey and soft in the oven

• A golden, tender cookie shell

It’s the kind of cookie that disappears from the cooling rack while you’re still reaching for the spatula.

Why You’ll Love These Twix Cookies

• Stuffed with real Twix bars!

• Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth.

• A fun twist on the classic millionaire/billionaire bar idea.

• No chilling required.

• Perfect for cookie trays, holidays, bake sales, or “just-because” baking.

What They Taste Like

Imagine shortbread and a bakery-style sugar cookie had a baby… and then tucked a mini Twix bar inside. The result is buttery, soft, sweet, chocolatey, and gently salted with pockets of warm caramel. The contrast between tender cookie dough and melty candy filling is just chef’s kiss.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Uses simple pantry staples

• Irresistible for kids and adults alike

• Bakes beautifully every time

• Customizable with your favorite chocolates

• Freeze-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• About 20 mini Twix bars, unwrapped (for stuffing)

Tools You’ll Need

• Large mixing bowl

• Electric mixer (hand or stand)

• Rubber spatula

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper

• Cookie scoop

Optional Add-Ins & Substitutions

Add-ins:

• Mix ½ cup chocolate chips into the dough.

• Add flaky sea salt on top after baking.

• Use caramel sauce as a drizzle.

Substitutions:

• Swap Twix for Snickers, Milky Way, or Rolos.

• Use brown sugar for a chewier cookie.

• Replace half the flour with almond flour for a softer, more tender cookie.

How to Make Twix Cookies

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