Everybody knows that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. And we’ve already talked about how the Mars candy bar people aren’t about to make gluten free Twix so if we miss ’em, we’re just going to have to D.I.Y. But what you may not know is just how easy it is to get all the taste and texture of a Twix bar in a neat little cookie. Since we’d already talked about the Classic Twix bar in Classic Snacks and how to make it gluten free, this time we’re going to heaven and back with gluten free peanut butter “Twix” cookies. Wouldn’t they be spectacular on your holiday 🎄 cookie plate or in your holiday cookie gift box 🎁?!

Yes, there are three layers to these tasty cookies. There are! But each layer is as simple as could be. Start with a perfect crispy shortbread round cookie, and follow it with an easy peanut butter filling, then spoon some chocolate on top. Done.

The peanut butter filling magically sets rather quickly, which is quite nice, but if you fall behind in smoothing it out and you need to roll back the clock, just moisten the topping with a wet finger.

The cookie dough couldn’t be simpler, but it’s really best to roll it out right after it’s made. The baked shortbread cookies freeze perfectly well, though, if you’re hoping to get ahead on your holiday baking. Just pop them in a freezer-safe container and freeze. There’s no need to defrost them, even, when you’re ready to add the filling and topping. The finished cookies hold together quite well, too, and can be frozen as assembled. The chocolate topping may “bloom” a bit which affects appearance (you know those white streaks on chocolate sometimes?) but not taste. And by “taste,” I mean crisp buttery shortbread with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. You know, everything you love in one little cookie. That’s all. 😋