Buttery Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies
Deliciously messy cookies filled with dulce de leche and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for sweet mornings or any time cravings.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for the best texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Brown sugar can sometimes be hard to find.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 cup dulce de leche Warm slightly for easier spreading, if necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 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 the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Assembly
- Once cooled, spread a dollop of dulce de leche between two cookies to form a sandwich. Enjoy your delicious treats!
Notes
You can chill the dough for up to 48 hours before baking. If the dulce de leche is too thick, warm it in the microwave to make it easier to spread. Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can affect the texture.