Description
These Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies combine soft, buttery cookies with a luscious dulce de leche and cinnamon sugar filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and spice in every bite. Simple to prepare and ideal for a cozy treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter
Sandwich Filling
- 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (such as Nestle Dulce de Lechera)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: While the cookies cool, melt the tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until combined and the sugar begins to dissolve slightly, forming a fragrant cinnamon sugar mix. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie. Lightly brush or sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the dulce de leche layer, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sandwich cookies at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent melting the dulce de leche.
- You can use store-bought dulce de leche to save time; homemade versions work well too.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, adjust the amount of cinnamon in the sugar mixture to taste.
- These cookies can be refrigerated after assembly but bring them back to room temperature before serving for best texture.
