Description

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies offer a delightful combination of soft, cinnamon-infused cookies paired with a creamy, luscious dulce de leche filling. Perfectly balancing warm spices and rich sweetness, these homemade sandwich cookies are ideal for a cozy treat, gifting, or any occasion that calls for comforting flavors and a tender yet sturdy texture.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

1 cup dulce de leche

Instructions

Prepare your dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder to evenly distribute the spices. In a separate large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth, soft dough forms. Take care not to overwork the dough to ensure tender cookies.
Chill the dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make rolling easier and to help maintain the cookies’ shape during baking.
Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut uniform circles and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent the filling from melting.
Assemble the sandwich cookies: Spread a generous spoonful of dulce de leche onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with a second cookie. Gently press together to evenly distribute the filling without breaking the cookies.

Notes

Chill properly: Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps cookies keep their shape.
Use room temperature butter: For a creamy dough and even mixing.
Don’t overbake: Remove cookies as soon as edges lighten to keep them soft.
Uniform cookie size: Ensures the sandwiches are balanced with just the right amount of filling.
Soft dulce de leche: Warm slightly if thick to spread smoothly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Sweet and Spicy Cookies, Holiday Gift Cookies