Go Back
+ servings
Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies to Delight Your Day

These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies are a comforting and versatile treat, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Sugar and Ground Cinnamon for rolling
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for melting
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into balls, coat with the cinnamon-sugar, and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, keeping an eye on them until the edges are golden.
  9. Prepare the filling by melting butter and mixing in the dulce de leche until smooth.
  10. Once the cookies are cooled, match them into pairs and spread a layer of dulce de leche filling between them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For variations, consider using chocolate ganache or adding nuts to the filling. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!