{"id":206390,"date":"2025-11-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/these-cookies-taste-just-like-a-twix-but-better-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:00:00","slug":"these-cookies-taste-just-like-a-twix-but-better-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/these-cookies-taste-just-like-a-twix-but-better-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"These Cookies Taste Just Like a Twix, But Better! &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These Twix thumbprint cookies combine buttery shortbread, soft caramel, and smooth chocolate for an irresistible treat that\u2019s perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Meet my <strong>upgraded<\/strong> Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you\u2019ll get defined wells, clean edges, and a <strong>tender center every time<\/strong>! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Side shot of completely baked and topped Twix thumbprint cookies on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-320707\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Side shot of completely baked and topped Twix thumbprint cookies on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-320707\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-these-are-better-than-the-real-deal\">Why These Are Better Than The Real Deal<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cookie Perfection<\/strong>: I discovered that chilling the cookies after scooping and indenting helps them hold their shape better!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Silky caramel, Smooth Chocolate:<\/strong>\u00a0If you use soft caramels and real melting chocolate (skip chips), you\u2019ll get a smoother, silkier finish!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gifting &amp; Parties: <\/strong>These cookies are show stoppers! They are great for cookie exchanges, neighbor gifts, or just a treat for yourself and your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>Love these! We make them every year and they go fast!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Kellie<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-twix-thumbprint-cookies-ingredients\">Twix Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled Twix thumbprint cookie ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-320604\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled Twix thumbprint cookie ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-320604\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsTwixThumbprintCookies-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Chocolate:<\/strong>\u00a0Skip chocolate chips; instead, use good<\/span> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">quality chocolate bars, baking chocolate, candy coating chocolate, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ghirardelli-melting-wafers\/-\/A-94737667?preselect=53523877#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">chocolate melting wafers<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caramels:<\/strong> Use soft caramel candies like Werther\u2019s or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/kraft-baking-caramels-11oz\/-\/A-13302371#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Kraft<\/a>. You\u2019ll need about 130g.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea salt:<\/strong> Sprinkle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mccormick-sea-salt-grinder-2-12oz\/-\/A-13479022#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">flake sea salt<\/a> right after drizzling the chocolate for that salty pop.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Dairy\u2011free:<\/strong>\u00a0If you need these to be dairy-free, you can u<\/span>se butter-flavored shortening and swap the cream for coconut or almond milk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-twix-thumbprint-cookies\">How to Make Twix Thumbprint Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>Holy cow, these taste like a Twix in cookie form! I\u2019m not admitting how many I \u201ctested\u201d before rushing a plate to the neighbors, but fair warning, they disappear fast! Here\u2019s how to make them.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-cookies\">Make Cookies<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine Butter &amp; Sugar:<\/strong> Add\u00a0unsalted butter\u00a0and\u00a0granulated sugar\u00a0to a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Egg &amp; Vanilla:<\/strong> Add egg\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">vanilla extract<\/a>, then mix again until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> Add<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\u00a0<\/span>flour\u00a0and\u00a0salt, and beat on low speed until fully combined and all the flour has been absorbed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scoop &amp; Indent:<\/strong> Use a small cookie scoop to portion dough onto parchment\u2011lined baking sheets. Indent each ball of dough with the back of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/6pc-magnetic-measuring-spoon-set-figmint\/-\/A-94579891?preselect=94173987#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">1\u2011teaspoon measuring spoon<\/a>, then chill 30\u201360 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F during the last 15 minutes of chilling. Arrange dough 2 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 8\u201310 minutes, until the centers are matte but slightly soft. Re\u2011indent each cookie right out of the oven. Cool for 2 minutes on the sheet before moving to a cooling rack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melt Caramel:<\/strong> Meanwhile, heat\u00a0the caramel candies\u00a0and\u00a0heavy cream\u00a0in the microwave. Do it in 15-20-second increments, stirring between each increment until fully melted and smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320613\" alt=\"Sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320613\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320613\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320613\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320606\" alt=\"Egg and vanilla added to the beaten butter and sugar. \" class=\"wp-image-320606\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320606\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Egg and vanilla added to the beaten butter and sugar. \" class=\"wp-image-320606\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320611\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to the butter mixture. \" class=\"wp-image-320611\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320611\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to the butter mixture. \" class=\"wp-image-320611\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320605\" alt=\"Someone pressing the bottom of a rounded teaspoon into the top of the cookie dough ball before its baked. \" class=\"wp-image-320605\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320605\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone pressing the bottom of a rounded teaspoon into the top of the cookie dough ball before its baked. \" class=\"wp-image-320605\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320608\" alt=\"Someone pressing the teaspoon into the baked cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-320608\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320608\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone pressing the teaspoon into the baked cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-320608\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320612\" alt=\"Caramel melted in a small mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320612\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320612\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel melted in a small mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-320612\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caramel-topping-amp-chocolate-drizzle\">Caramel Topping &amp; Chocolate Drizzle<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Add Caramel:<\/strong> Spoon ~\u00bd tsp caramel into each indent. If your caramel starts hardening, just warm it up in the microwave. Freeze for <strong>5 minutes<\/strong> before adding the chocolate, so the caramel firms up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melt &amp; Drizzle Chocolate:<\/strong> Microwave the chocolate in 30\u2011second bursts, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ziploc-sandwich-bags\/-\/A-15357022?preselect=14730761#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Ziploc bag<\/a>, snip a corner, and drizzle over Twix thumbprint cookies. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired, and let set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320610\" alt=\"Someone spooning a small amount of caramel into the thumbprint well in the cookie. \" class=\"wp-image-320610\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320610\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone spooning a small amount of caramel into the thumbprint well in the cookie. \" class=\"wp-image-320610\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320609\" alt=\"Chocolate drizzled over the top of the Twix thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-320609\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"320609\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate drizzled over the top of the Twix thumbprint cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-320609\" title=\"Meet the upgraded Twix thumbprint cookies! I re\u2011tested and updated the recipe so you'll get defined wells, clean edges, and a tender center every time! They are perfect for gift giving and cookie parties!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TwixThumbprintCookies-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tips\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Chill:<\/strong>\u00a0Chilling the dough until firm, after you\u2019ve made the indent, allows<\/span> the butter to set and helps the cookies keep their shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/twix-thumbprint-cookies-1.jpg&amp;description=Twix Thumbprint Cookies\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"10770\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/twix-thumbprint-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-100349\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"100349\" data-servings=\"24\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1732516227\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1732516227\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-100349-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-100349-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"100349\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup softened unsalted butter<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u2154 cup granulated sugar<\/span> to a large bowl and beat on medium-high speed with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 large egg<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon vanilla extract<\/span> and mix again until fully combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups all-purpose flour<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/span> and beat at low speed until fully combined and all the flour has been absorbed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a small cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls and lay them out on one or two parchment-lined baking sheets. Use the back of a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon to press an indent into the center of each ball. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">About 15 minutes before the dough is finished chilling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Arrange the chilled dough on parchment-lined baking sheets so there is 2 inches between each cookie, then bake for 8-10 minutes, until the centers of the cookies still look slightly underbaked, but have lost their sheen and turned matte. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately use the same 1-teaspoon measuring spoon to reform the indent in the top of the cookie since it will puff up while the cookies bake. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, heat <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">24 soft caramel candies<\/span> and  <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons heavy cream<\/span> in the microwave in 15-20 second increments, stirring between each increment until they are fully melted and smooth. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a teaspoon to fill the indentation in each cookie with caramel, about \u00bd teaspoon or so. Warm the caramel for 5-10 seconds in the microwave as needed to keep it liquid enough to spoon into the cookies. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-100349-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-100349-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">4 ounces milk chocolate melting chocolate<\/span> in the microwave in 30-second increments, until fully melted and smooth, stirring between each increment.  Add the melted chocolate to a small ziplock bag, then barely snip the corner of the bag off, and quickly drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the cookies. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired, and let them sit until the caramel and chocolate is fully set. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-100349-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Storage Instructions<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Airtight at room temp for up to 5 days; use parchment between stacked cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> Best Method: freeze unbaked (scooped + indented) up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 30\u201360 sec if needed. Or freeze baked, filled, drizzled cookies in layers with parchment up to 3 months; thaw 1\u20132 hours (caramel may weep).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-100349-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">198<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">78<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">54<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">270<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.05<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p 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