Twix Buttery Shortbread Caramel (Printable)

Buttery shortbread with creamy caramel and silky milk chocolate topping, perfect for sweet gatherings.

# 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 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
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. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Add flour and salt, mixing until soft dough forms.
04 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
05 - Gently press each ball with palm or glass bottom to 1/2 inch thickness.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
07 - Spread 1-2 teaspoons caramel onto each cookie. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
08 - Melt chocolate and butter together in double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
09 - Spread melted chocolate layer over caramel on each cookie.
10 - Refrigerate 15 minutes until chocolate sets. Serve at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The triple layer texture—crisp shortbread, gooey caramel, silky chocolate—makes each bite an adventure
  • They look impressive but come together with simple pantry staples
  • Kids and adults both reach for them first at parties
02 -
  • Warm cookies make caramel slide right off, so patience during cooling is essential
  • The chilling steps between layers prevent the caramel and chocolate from mixing into each other
  • Room temperature cookies taste best, so let them sit 10 minutes after chilling before serving
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking
  • Work quickly when spreading caramel—it thickens as it cools
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from cracking

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