These Chewy Twix Cookies are soft and chewy, loaded with twix pieces and baked until they’re slightly crispy on the edges but fluffy on the inside!
Cookies hold a pretty high standard in my book. They can’t be too thin, too crispy, too hard, or too soft. Lightly golden brown on the edges, fluffy, and with just the right amount of chewiness are the cookies that rock my taste buds. Know what I mean?
And I’m no cookie expert, but I know what I like. Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorites (followed closely by snickerdoodles) and they have to meet my strict standards. And while I’ve baked many varieties of cookies over the past few years, my standard recipe for the chocolate chip kind is my all-time favorite.
I’ve made them countless times and love the sweetness of the batter and how darn perfect they come out every time. I even turned my classic chocolate chippers into these Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, which proved to be a hit in my household.
Well, I’m at it again, friends!
Since I could eat cookies pretty much any day of the week, I decided to experiment with my chocolate chip batter and add in one of my favorite candy bars. After careful consideration (and browsing the candy aisle at my grocery store), these Chewy Twix Cookies immediately popped into my head.

Ingredients in Twix Cookies
If you love Twix candy bars, then this cookie was made for you. And I’ll let you in on a little secret…my secret ingredient that makes these cookies extra soft and oh-so delicious is instant vanilla pudding mix. It acts just like cornstarch, which keeps these cuties soft. The pudding doesn’t add much flavor, but is a necessity in my book!
Here’s what all goes into these pudding mix cookies:
- Unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Twix bites
How to Make Twix Cookies
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Slowly add in the flour and baking soda. Fold in Twix bites.
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Shape dough into rounded balls and drop onto baking trays.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Can I Omit the Pudding Mix?
To my knowledge, no. The pudding mix makes the cookies super soft and fluffy and also adds flavor.
Can I Freeze These Cookies?
Yes! You can freeze the baked cookies or raw cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. You can bake cookie dough from frozen, just add a minute or two to the bake time.
Tips for Making Pudding Mix Cookies
- Note that this recipe calls for instant vanilla pudding mix, NOT cook and serve.
- I used regular Twix in these cookies, but you could try using peanut butter Twix or another variety.
- Likewise, you can probably substitute similar candy bars for the Twix. I’m thinking Snickers, Mars Bars, or something similar.
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Chewy Twix Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 (8 ounce package) Twix bites chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking trays with a silpat mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla, Mix well.
- Slowly add in the flour and baking soda, ½ cup at a time, so that mixture absorbs well. Fold in twix bites. Shape dough into rounded balls and drop onto baking trays.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on baking pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mir says
Boy, do I love Twix. In a soft cookie they’re pretty much irresistible. Did you have a hard time not eating the entire batch? Because I would. Love!
Gayle says
I made my husband take these to his work so that I wouldn’t eat them all…I have absolutely zero willpower when it comes to these cookies!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Instant vanilla pudding mix? You are so clever, Gayle!! These cookies look amazing! I’ll definitely be storing this idea for the next time the kids are home! Thank you!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie! The pudding mix acts like cornstarch to soften the cookies…it’s my favorite secret ingredient! 🙂
Laura says
Gayle, you are my cookie expert! Now, I have a lot of self control and can usually say no to dessert with Twix being a big exception! Haha. I’ve been reading a lot about instant pudding mix in recipes and everybody says to do it, so now I feel like I owe it to myself to try these cookies =)
Gayle says
You should definitely try pudding mix in cookies, Laura! And it’s very easy to switch up, too. If you make chocolate cookies, just use chocolate pudding mix! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I am SO the same about cookies! A total cookie snob. Crunchy and golden on the outside, but super soft and chewy on the inside, or that cookie shouldn’t even bother to come a-knockin’! These sound AMAZING, and I am loving the Twix! Pinning!
Gayle says
Haha definitely, Taylor! Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Oh yum! I do love Twix candy bars. How did you know, Gayle! 🙂
Gayle says
I just had a feeling, Liz! 🙂 Thanks!
Danielle says
You can never go wrong adding candy bars to a cookie! These look so perfect, Gayle! Pinned 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the cookie love and pin, Danielle!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love seeing cookies at the start of my day! I love that they are chewy and slightly crisp, just how I like them. I’ll take a dozen, please!
Gayle says
These would be perfect for breakfast, right?! 🙂 Thanks, Ashley!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These cookies look perfect, Gayle! I can never resist a soft, chewy cookie with crisp edges and then you added Twix too? Amazing!! <3
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelly! These turned out perfect!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Twix were one of my favorites growing up! Shortbread cookies covered in caramel and chocolate… Um… yes! I’m happy to see another baker who is picking about her cookies! 🙂
Gayle says
It’s almost a necessity to be picky about cookies, right? Thanks, Erin!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
I’m a cookie snob, too. But just looking at these babies I can tell they’d pass my taste-test! Can I come over? 🙂
Gayle says
Us cookie snobs need to stick together! Thanks, Sarah!
Nicole - Coking for Keeps says
I’m not a huge cookie person, so when I do eat a cookie it has to be PERFECT! And these seem to be exactly that!
Gayle says
Thanks, Nicole! These would definitely pass your test!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I love a good cookie! The use of vanilla instant pudding is a genius idea. And when you toss my favorite candy bar into the mix you gain a new best friend. These are great, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks so much for the cookie love, Jen! You should definitely try the vanilla pudding trick, you would love it!
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
Twix cookies sounds amazing! I love caramel in cookies, it’s the best!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelly!
Mira says
Love cookies and enjoy seeing them in the morning Gayle! Great flavor, will definitely make some soon 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Mira!
Rachelle says
Oh my! Twix is my favorite candy bar. What a great idea to use instant pudding. I’ve never heard of doing that and can’t wait to give it a try with these cookies!
Gayle says
The pudding mix makes them so soft, Rachelle! I hope you love these cookies if you try them!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
I love the idea of a Twix cookie, as it’s my favorite candy bar. Can’t wait to try this!
Gayle says
Thanks, Olivia! Twix are one of my favorite candy bars, too!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
There are so many things that I love about these cookies! They look perfectly chewy, and the caramel crunch from the Twix sounds so good! I could eat these any day of the week!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kristine! I ate more than I care to admit of these babies!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Twix cookies?! Yes! Twix is hands down my favorite candy bar. Gotta love that cookie crunch. I know I’m going to love these cookies. Can’t wait to make them!
Gayle says
Sounds like these were made for you, Natalie! I hope you love these cookies if you try them!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh my gosh. I’d eat that whole plate, no joke. I’m a huge Twix addict! Pinned!
Gayle says
Oh I did almost eat the whole batch…I made my husband take them to his work! 🙂 Thanks for the cookie love and pin, Dorothy!
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says
Oh my goodness these cookies look amazing Gayle! I want that whole stack right there! 😉 I love cookies. Those and bars are my fav! I just can’t get enough. I’m so making these asap! Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks so much for the kind words and pin, friend!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
The word ‘chewy’ in your title pretty much sold these to me before I read the post, Gayle. Mmm … I love Twix and I love chewy cookies, so I think I need to make these sooon!
Gayle says
I love chewy cookies too, Helen! I hope you love these twix cookies if you try them!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Twix is one of my favorite chocolate and you made cookies out of them! *drool* I’m in awe of these cookies Gayle, need to make them super soon!
Gayle says
Thanks so much, Manali! They’re one of my favorite cookies!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Love that these are soft and chewy! My favorite kind of cookie. They look wonderful Gayle!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelley!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
Twix in a cookie!!! YUMMMM 😉 they look SO soft and ooey gooey!!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Michele!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
oh my goodness…seriously?!?! I can’t even begin to get over these chewy twix cookies! Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Justine! 🙂
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Chocolate chip is my favourite cookie, and twix is my favourite chocolate bar so these look like the best cookies of all time in my books! What a great combination! Love it! Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Stacey! They definitely rival chocolate chip cookies!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Twix cookies?! Oh yum 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Medha!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
OH gosh, I love twix. These look awesome. (I’d also be sending them away with my husband, ha!) And love that you use pudding in there! Pinned 🙂
Gayle says
Haha yes my husband’s co-workers loved these! 🙂 Thanks for the pin, Andrea!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
Twix cookie, great idea, Gayle! I’m having tea, so wish I had one of these cookie in my hand 🙂
Gayle says
These cookies would be perfect with tea! Thanks, Savita!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Oh my Gayle, these cookies look amazing. I love sod chewy cookies. I was at a meeting today and we were served cookies as hard as a rock. I wish we had a batch of these instead.
Gayle says
Soft cookies are definitely the best! Thanks, Kathy!
Valya @ Valya's Taste of Home says says
Twix is one of my favorite candy bar. What a great idea to make it as a cookie. Love it! I would eat whole bunch now, they are just to tempting!
Gayle says
Thanks, Valya! It was SO hard not to eat the entire batch!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Chewy twin cookies?! I will take 2 dozen! Yummy!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Twix*
Gayle says
Thanks, Mariah!
Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Twix candy in a cookie?! Gayle, I’m pretty sure you just became my new BFF. These cookies are speaking straight to my twix-lovin’ heart!
Gayle says
These were definitely made for twix lovers! Thanks, Sarah!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle, oh my goodness!! these look insanely delicious. . and I love Twix candy bars!!! Next to Reeses peanut butter cups, they are my second fave! yummmmm!
Gayle says
Thank you, Alice!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Those cookies look SO yummy! And I love that there are Twix’s in them, one of my fav candies!! Pinned 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and pin, Christina!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
It sounds like you and I have similar standards. I bake a LOT of cookies. I had to pin this recipe
because of not only the ingredients, but your verbiage in the post.
Gayle says
Sounds like these are perfect for you, Carol! And thanks for the pin!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
These cookies look so tasty! Now I want to try cookies packed with all other kinds of candy bars!
Gayle says
Thanks, Shelby! They’re delish!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I could eat so many of these cookies! Twix is one of my favorites (though there aren’t many I wouldn’t consider a favorite…) and with chocolate chip cookies? Sign me up!
Gayle says
I definitely had to restrain myself from eating every last one! Thanks, Ashley!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
I love twix! Twix in a cookie is my kinda heaven!
Gayle says
Thanks, Jessica!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Yum! Candy inside cookies!? Heck, yes! These sound incredible!
Gayle says
Thank you, Jess!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I can only imagine how delicious these twix cookies are Gayle! I love my cookies soft and chewy so I am seriously just salivating here over the images.
Gayle says
Thanks, Thalia!
Jacqueline {Go Go Go Gourmet} says
I have always had a certain soft spot for Twix…. going to be trying these out!Pinning.
Gayle says
Thanks for the pin and kind words! Hope you love these!
Mary Frances says
So I kind of adore Twix and really soft cookies and now I’m craving these for breakfast. I really have no excuses since they’re so fast to make! 🙂 These have weekend written all over them Gayle, you nailed this recipe! They’re just thick enough and still soft but perfect for grabbing and going … because you know, cookies are a grab and go breakfast affair 😉
Gayle says
Cookies definitely make the best breakfast, especially with chocolate in them! Thanks, Mary Frances!
marcie says
Twix is one of my favorite candies, so adding it to cookies sounds like one delicious idea! And my cookies need to be thick, chewy, and the whole nine yards! Pinned. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! These are definitely the ultimate soft and chewy cookie!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh these cookies look amazing!!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Alice!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Those sound just like how I like my cookies!! And full of Twix…there is no way I could stop eating these! Yum!
Gayle says
These are too hard to resist! Thanks, Jocelyn!
Agness says
These must taste amazing omomomomom! Especially when served with hot chocolate!!
Gayle says
Hot chocolate would be perfect with these cookies! Thanks, Agness!
Michelle says
2 questions:
1.) How fine do I chop the twix? Do I rough chop them? Or put them in a choper until their fine?
2.) Do I make the pudding and then put it in the batter or just put the mix in?
Thanks!
Gayle says
Hi Michelle! I just quartered each mini unwrapped twix bite so that it was in four pieces. And no you just use the dry pudding mix only. I hope you love these just as much as I do! Please let me know how they turned out!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
I am so with you on those cookie requirements! Twix are easily in my top 3 favorite candy bars, so I’d devour these awesome cookies!
Gayle says
Thanks, Leah!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Twix is one of my very favorite candies and I love a soft and chewy cookie. These look perfect!
Gayle says
Thanks, Christin!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
Gayle I am just absolutely loving your photos even more lately! This cookies look to die for!! I can just feel the chewiness right now especially with the Twix in there! Seriously loving these photos.
Gayle says
Thanks so much for the kind words, Jessica! You totally made my day! 🙂
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
These cookies look so chewy and delicious, Gayle! Plus, <3 Twix!!! I could eat cookies everyday of the week too!! Yummy and Pinned!!
Gayle says
Thanks for the cookie love and pin, friend!