Twix Cookies

yield: 3-4 DOZEN

prep time: 30 MINUTES

cook time: 11-13 MINUTES

Flaky shortbread cookies topped with creamy caramel and rich chocolate!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 package (11oz) Kraft caramel bits
• 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1 package (11.5oz) Ghirardelli milk chocolate morsels

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar for several minutes until well blended. Add in flour, salt and vanilla. Beat for 2-3 minutes until dough starts to form a ball.
2. Drop dough onto a light floured surface. Using your hands, shape into a log, about the size of a paper towel tube. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
3. Slice dough (about 1/5 inch thick) and bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes, until edges set and begin lightly browning. Do not overbake.
4. While cookies are cooling, add caramel and whipping cream to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minutes. Stir and heat again for 15-30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Using a small metal scoop, drop about 3/4 Tbsp of caramel into the center of each cookie. It will spread on it own.
5. Melt milk chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 15-30 seconds if needed. Frost the tops of each cookie and allow chocolate to set (about 30 minutes). Store in airtight container at room temperature. ENJOY.

**inspired by Chef in Training

This delicious recipe brought to you by SHUGARY SWEETS
https://www.shugarysweets.com/twix-cookies/

 

Chicken Ranch Casserole

SERVES

4

COOK TIME

3 Hr

Want to see how fast your family can gobble up their dinner? Just make this Chicken Ranch Casserole. Made with family-favorite potato tots, lots of cheese, bacon, ranch mix, and chicken, this casserole has it all. Plus, it’s made in your slow cooker, so there’s hardly any work involved!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen potato tots
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Pepper Jack cheese
• 1 (2.8-ounce) package real bacon pieces
• 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup milk

See a 2-Step Chicken Recipe

What To Do:

1. Coat the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half the potato tots on the bottom.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cheddar and pepper jack cheeses; mix well. Sprinkle half the cheese over the potato tots. Sprinkle half the bacon pieces over cheese.
3. In a shallow dish, mix ranch dressing mix with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in ranch mixture and place over bacon pieces. Sprinkle any remaining ranch mixture over chicken. Top with remaining potato tots, cheese, and bacon. Pour milk over top.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

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I had been a caregiver for many years and never, ever saw a disease so ugly and demanding as this and I am not just saying this because my brother suffered from it. It took everything from him and almost claimed his vision. It left him a vegetable in a shell and was a very painful death.

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