Description
Delicious dulce de leche sandwich cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (about 14 ounces) dulce de leche
- Chocolate (dark for melting and drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until you form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a fluted round cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread or pipe a generous spoonful of dulce de leche onto the flat side of a cookie.
- Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Decoration:
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops of the cookies.
- Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to mix well with other ingredients.
- Keep the dough cold for easier handling and to maintain shape.
- Adjust the thickness of the cookies before baking depending on your preference for crunch versus softness.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding dulce de leche to prevent it from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie