Twix Cookies

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

11 ounces caramels

1 tablespoon evaporated milk or cream

2 cups milk chocolate chips

2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

Place the butter in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.

Add the vanilla extract, flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until combined.

Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap around the dough and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch sheet. Use a 2 or 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until edges are light brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Cool the cookies on a rack.

Place the caramels and evaporated milk in a bowl. Microwave at 45-second increments until caramel is melted. Stir until smooth.

ENJOY!