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Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies You’ll Crave!

These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich cookies offer a nostalgic flavor that will have you craving more with their warm cinnamon and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl for coating.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into equal-sized balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Spread dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cookies cool completely before adding dulce de leche to maintain shape and flavor.

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