Description
Buttery vanilla cookies sandwiched with rich dulce de leche, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat with caramel-like sweetness. These elegant cookies are perfect for gifting or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter (room temperature for easy mixing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (provides sweetness and a smooth texture)
- 4 egg yolks (adds richness and moisture)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (provides structure; measure it accurately!)
- 1 tsp baking powder (for lift)
- 1 cup dulce de leche (homemade or store-bought, nothing beats a rich filling!)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (makes the chocolate smoother for dipping)
- ½ cup crushed nuts (use pecans or walnuts; adds delightful crunch)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.,Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.,Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until dough comes together.,Roll dough into 1-inch balls (about 24 total) and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass.,Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.,Spread 1 tbsp dulce de leche on flat side of half the cookies. Sprinkle with sea salt if using.,Top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate if desired.
Notes
For homemade dulce de leche: Simmer unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in water for 3 hours (fully submerged),Dough can be refrigerated for 30 minutes if too soft to handle,Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon to dough for spiced variation,Store in airtight container with parchment between layers (up to 5 days)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: undefined