TWIX COOKIE CUPS

Twix Cookie Cups are so easy to make with pre-made cookie dough, caramels and chocolate chips! Only a few ingredients needed to make these delicious chocolate caramel cookie cups.

There is something about caramel and chocolate together that is just so yummy. I’ve always loved Twix bars, but I’ve gotten a bit addicted to making these Twix Cookie Cups lately. They are just so EASY and FAST to make! Almost too easy.

Cookie Cup recipes are made by baking cookie dough in a mini muffin pan. These bite-sized treats are often filled with fruit or chocolate or some kind of creamy filling. Cookie cups are perfectly portioned for serving and are perfect for taking to potlucks and parties!

TWIX COOKIE CUPS

Twix Cookie Cups are made by using refrigerated sugar cookie dough. Cut the dough into slices and press each slice into a mini muffin tin. Bake the cookie cups and then fill with melted caramels and melted chocolate chips. If you are feeling fancy, you can drizzle the cookie cups with a little bit of caramel sauce and then top them with a sprinkle of sea salt. Easiest cookie recipe ever…and everyone will be so impressed!

INGREDIENTS IN TWIX COOKIE CUPS

Sugar cookie dough – You will need a 16.5 ounce tube of refrigerated sugar cookie dough. You can also use the sugar cookie dough that is portioned into small squares, but you’ll have to use your fingers to shape each square into a circle before putting them into the mini muffin tin.

Caramels – The recipe calls for an 11 ounce package of Kraft caramels. You could use caramel bits instead. I actually really like to use Werther’s Chewy caramels in this recipe as well.

Water – You will need just a little bit of water to mix in with the caramels to help them melt smoothly.

Chocolate chips – I usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips to melt for the chocolate layer. You could also use milk chocolate if you prefer.

Caramel sauce – If you want to drizzle a little bit of caramel on top of the cookie cups, you can!

Sea salt – Sprinkle a little bit of sea salt on top of the cookie cups if you’d like – it will help all of the other flavors to pop! That salty/sweet combination is incredible!

HOW TO MAKE TWIX COOKIE CUPS

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray cups of cupcake/muffin tin generously with non-stick cooking spray. 

MAKE THE COOKIE CUPS

Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into ½ inch thick slices. Place each slice of dough into individual cups, pressing dough into the bottom and into the sides. 

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just beginning to turn a light golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (1-2 minutes). 

Using the handle of a wooden spoon or the back of a teaspoon, press lightly into the dough in a circular motion to form the cups.

MAKE THE CARAMEL

In a medium mixing bowl, add caramels and water. Heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring frequently, until fully melted.  

Using a spoon, add caramel to the cookie cups, filling about ⅔ full. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes or until caramel is set.

MELT THE CHOCOLATE

In another bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat in 20 second increments until fully melted, stirring between each interval.

Spoon the melted chocolate onto the top of cookie cups, filling completely. You may need to use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate to the edges of the cups. Place in the fridge for another 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

TOP AND SERVE

Remove cookie cups gently, using a butter knife to lift from the tin. 

Arrange on a serving dish or flat surface. Drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie cup and top with a pinch of sea salt, if desired. 

HOW TO STORE TWIX COOKIE CUPS

Twix Cookie Cups will last up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best served at room temperature as well. If making in advance, wait to add caramel sauce and sea salt until ready to serve.

More Chocolate Caramel Cookies

These Twix Cookie Bites are SUPER EASY to make with just 3 ingredients!

Caramel Brownie Cookies start with a cake mix and are stuffed with soft caramels.

These Stuffed Rolo Cookies are sugar cookies stuffed with the classic chocolate caramels. This chocolate version is super similar, only they’re made with a chocolate cake mix!

Our Twix Cookie Bars are made with a baked layer of shortbread cookie, topped with caramels, then chocolate. Check out that gooey caramel!

Twix Cookie Cups are so easy to make with pre-made cookie dough, caramels and chocolate chips! Only a few ingredients needed to make these delicious chocolate caramel cookie cups.