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Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies

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These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies combine tender spiced cookies with creamy dulce de leche, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine or coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works well as a vegan substitution.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try almond extract for a unique twist.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste preferences.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Substitute with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Omit if using a pre-made product.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Mix with cinnamon before rolling.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to personal taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract, continue mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop out dough and roll into balls, coating each in cinnamon sugar.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add dulce de leche, stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
  9. Once cooled, assemble cookies by adding dulce de leche filling between two cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent cookies from spreading while baking. Allow cookies to cool completely before adding the filling for the best texture.

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