Twix Cookie Cups: The Best Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Candy Bar in a Cookie Form

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If you love Twix candy bars, you will love these Twix cookie cups. They are bite-sized treats that combine a buttery cookie crust, gooey caramel filling, and smooth chocolate topping. They are easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion.

Twix cookie cups are inspired by the popular candy bar that consists of a crunchy biscuit covered with caramel and chocolate. The cookie cups mimic the same flavors and textures, but in a mini muffin form. You can use store-bought or homemade ingredients to make them, depending on your preference and time.

To make Twix cookie cups, you will need a muffin pan, cooking spray, sugar cookie dough (which we will make!), caramels, heavy cream, and milk chocolate chips. You can use refrigerated cookie dough or make your own from scratch. Today, we are making our own cookie base from scratch. You can also use soft caramels or make your own caramel sauce.

If you’d like to try one of our Crumbl cookie copycat recipes, may we suggest:  Mini Golden Oreo Cookies, Peppermint Bark Cookies, Iced Oatmeal Cookies, Mini Butterfinger Cookies, Caramel Apple Cookies, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies, Cookie Dough Cookies, Blue Monster Cookies, Dark Dream Cookies, Sea Salt Toffee Cookies, Rocky Road Cookies, Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies, Cornbread Cookies, Funfetti Milkshake Cookies, Crumbl Turtle Cookies,  Crumbl Dirt Cake Cookies, Mini Twix, or the Churro Cookies. 

TWIX COOKIE CUPS RECIPE VIDEO

TWIX COOKIE CUP INGREDIENTS

• Butter – salted or unsalted will work
• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar – dark or light brown sugar will work
• Canola or Vegetable Oil
• Egg
• Vanilla Extract – use the REAL extract and not the imitation
• Flour – all-purpose works best
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Corn Starch
• Caramel Bits (or caramel candy squares)
• Heavy Cream
• Milk Chocolate Chips

TWIX COOKIE BASE

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your muffin pan with cooking spray.  

2. Cream the butter, oil, sugar and brown sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are blended.

3. Add in egg and vanilla and beat until combined.

4. Add in flour, baking powder, corn starch and salt. Mix until all combined. Scoop about 1 TBSP of dough into the muffin cups, making sure they cover the bottom and sides.

Bake them for about 10 minutes or until golden and puffy.

5. Once you remove cookies from the oven, immediately make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the bottom of a shot glass or just a small water bottle cap. Let the cookies cool in the muffin pan. 

CARAMEL TOPPING

6. Place the caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in microwave 30 seconds at a time stirring in between.

7. Stir. Spoon the caramel filling into the center of each cookie cup. Refrigerate the cookie cups for about 15 minutes or until the caramel is set.

CHOCOLATE TOPPING

8. The next step is to make the chocolate topping. You can either melt chocolate chips with some oil in a microwave-safe bowl or use a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy.

9. Remove the cookie cups from the refrigerator and tip each cookie cup top in the chocolate until it covers half of the cookie cup. Refrigerate the cookie cups for another 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.

The final step is to enjoy your Twix cookie cups. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. You can also decorate them with sprinkles, nuts, or sea salt flakes for extra crunch and flavor.

Twix cookie cups are delicious and addictive treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They are easy to make and fun to eat. They are great for sharing with family and friends or indulging by yourself. Try them today and see why they are better than candy bars!