Tips and Variations
Dough chill 15 min if sticky rolls; press glass dipped sugar sparkles tops. Caramel cool prevents run-off; too hot soaks shortbread. Parchment absorbs drips—no bake sheet scrub.
Twix Twists:
- Salted: flaky sea post-chocolate.
- Dark: 100% cacao chips richer.
- Mini: 1/2-inch balls bite trays.
- Peanut: Butterfinger bits dough.
Dietary Swaps: Gluten-free 1:1 flour; vegan butter/caramel/coconut cream chocolate; keto almond flour/erythritol/sugar-free caramel. Yields 24-30; ~150 calories each.
Storage Hacks: Airtight room temp 5 days (parchment layers); freeze topped 2 months—thaw room temp no melt. Tin gifts seal fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dough too crumbly?
Normal shortbread—press firmly balls; add 1 tsp cream if cracks bad.
Caramel spreading edges?
Too hot/thin; cool 3 min post-melt, spoon small amounts.
Chocolate seizing?
Water drop/low heat; oil prevents, stir constant off-heat.
Shortbread tough?
Overmixed/overbaked; gentle fold, 10 min max pale edges.
Make ahead?
Bake shortbread week ahead airtight; top day-serve fresh caramel.
Vegan version?
Plant butter, coconut caramel, dairy-free chips + coconut oil.
Bigger batch?
Double pans/sheets; chill dough between rolls prevents soften.
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