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Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies for Cozy Moments

These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies are the perfect warm treat, combining sweet cinnamon flavors with a creamy filling for a cozy experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 unit Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
For Cinnamon Coating
  • ¼ cup Sugar for rolling
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Butter for filling
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • shallow bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
  3. Sift in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Combine sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating in a shallow bowl.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop dough and roll into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in dulce de leche until smooth.
  9. Spread dulce de leche filling onto one cookie side and sandwich with another.
  10. Let the cookies rest for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for gatherings and can be adjusted with different fillings or spices for variety.

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