Introducing your new go-to guilt-free treat: Twix Cookies! These delightful cookies are not only vegan and gluten-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, maple syrup, medjool dates, and dark chocolate.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Twix Cookies are crafted with just five simple ingredients, keeping things easy and fuss-free.
- Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, these cookies are both vegan and gluten-free.
- Say goodbye to refined sugar because these cookies are naturally sweetened!
- Ideal for small households, this recipe makes just enough for one or two people.
- You’ll have these cookies ready to enjoy in under 45 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying treat.
- Enjoy the classic taste of a Twix bar, but with a wholesome twist—soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor!
Tips And Tricks:
- Don’t worry if the edges crack while forming the indent in the center of the cookies. Simply use your fingers to reshape them.
- When making the date caramel, you may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times to ensure a smooth consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of the date water to help blend it.
- To easily melt the chocolate, mix it with a teaspoon of coconut oil and microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring well each time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I substitute almond flour with oat flour? While oat flour works, the shortbread may have a slightly different texture.
- What if I don’t like dates? You can use regular caramel or a mixture of almond butter and maple syrup as a filling, or try another caramel filling recipe.
- Is 250°F the right temperature? Yes, these cookies bake low and slow to prevent the shortbread from burning too quickly.
Twix Cookies
Ingredients
Shortbread
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 10 pitted dates soaked in hot water
Coating
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate
- 1-2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to make the shortbread dough.
- Scoop the dough using a double cookie scoop, roll it into balls, flatten them, and place them on the baking sheet. Make an indent in the center of each cookie using the back of the cookie scoop.
- Bake for 25-27 minutes, then let cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, soak the pitted dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Drain and blend them in a food processor until smooth to make the date caramel.
- Spread the date caramel onto the cookies and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil, coat the cookies, and return them to the freezer for another 10-15 minutes until fully hardened.
- Once hardened, remove from the freezer and enjoy your delicious Twix Cookies!
Notes
- If the edges crack while forming the indent, simply reshape them.
- When making the date caramel, scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed for a smooth texture. If too thick, add a splash of date water to help blend.
- To melt chocolate easily, mix it with coconut oil and microwave in short intervals, stirring well each time.