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Buttery Dulce de Leche cinnamon sandwich cookies on a plate

Buttery Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies

These delicious sandwich cookies feature a buttery, tender base and a gooey dulce de leche center, all dusted with cinnamon for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best texture.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Filling
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche Keep in fridge. Use a thicker consistency if possible.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced a few inches apart.
  2. Use a fork to gently flatten each ball and create a pattern on top.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Once cool, spread a dollop of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another.
  2. Enjoy your cookies!

Notes

To prevent runny dulce de leche, thinly smear and freeze for 10 minutes before assembling. Layer cookies with parchment in an airtight tin for storage.