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Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies, featuring soft cinnamon-sugar coated cookies sandwiched with a smooth, buttery dulce de leche filling. Perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon notes and creamy sweetness, these cookies are ideal for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

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 Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter (for melting)

Filling

  • 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (such as Nestlé Dulce de Lechera)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your cookie dough.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, continuing to mix for another minute to combine well.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 10 to 15 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle when shaping the cookies.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: While chilling the dough, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating.
  6. Shape and Coat Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into 16 to 24 balls depending on your preferred cookie size. Drop each dough ball into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating thoroughly, then place on a parchment- or Silpat-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the coated cookie dough balls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Optional Sprinkle: Upon removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture for enhanced flavor and a beautiful finish.
  9. Melt Butter and Mix Filling: While cookies cool, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the can of dulce de leche until smooth and silky.
  10. Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of the buttery dulce de leche filling on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat until all cookies are assembled.
  11. Rest for Best Flavor: For optimal taste and texture, let the sandwich cookies rest for about one hour, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes rolling easier.
  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming results.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before sandwiching to avoid melting the filling.
  • Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a more intense cinnamon flavor, adjust the cinnamon quantity in the coating to taste.

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