Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies Recipe
These Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies combine soft, lightly spiced cinnamon sugar cookies with a luscious, silky dulce de leche filling. Perfect for a sweet treat or festive dessert, these sandwich cookies are quick to prepare and bake, creating irresistible layers of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
- Yield: 16-24 sandwich cookies (makes 8-12 sandwiches) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Dulce de Leche Filling
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (such as Nestle Dulce de Lechera)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing for another minute to fully incorporate. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, blending until a dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Shape and Coat Cookie Dough Balls: While the dough chills, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl to create the coating. Roll the chilled dough into 16 to 24 balls, depending on your preferred cookie size. Drop each ball into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating thoroughly, then place on a parchment- or Silpat-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the coated cookie dough balls for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Once baked, sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the hot cookies for a lovely finish.
- Prepare the Dulce de Leche Filling: While the cookies cool, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the entire can of dulce de leche until smooth and well blended, enhancing creaminess and silkiness with the butter.
- Assemble the Cookie Sandwiches: When the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of the dulce de leche filling on one cookie’s bottom, then top it with another cookie, gently pressing to create a sandwich. Repeat with all cookies. For best flavor and texture, let the assembled sandwich cookies rest for an hour to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Chilling the dough briefly is essential for easier handling and better cookie shape.
- Adjust the size of the cookie dough balls to yield between 16 and 24 cookies according to your preference for cookie size.
- Sprinkling leftover cinnamon-sugar on hot cookies enhances the flavor and gives a beautiful finish.
- The addition of butter to the dulce de leche filling creates a silkier texture and richer flavor.
- Allowing the assembled cookies to rest helps the filling set and improves flavor melding, but you can enjoy them immediately if desired.
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