Easy Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sandwich Cookies
Soft cinnamon-sugar cookies with lightly crisp edges are sandwiched together with a silky dulce de leche filling. These cozy treats combine warm spice and creamy caramel flavor for an indulgent homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the cookies:
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
For rolling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the dulce de leche filling:
1 tbsp butter
1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix for another minute until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Roll the chilled dough into 16–24 balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth and silky.
- Spread a layer of the dulce de leche filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and let the assembled sandwich cookies rest for about 1 hour so the filling sets and flavors meld.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra warmth.
Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt into the filling for a salted caramel flavor.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the assembled cookies for a decorative finish.
Make smaller cookie balls for bite-sized sandwich cookies for parties.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months and filled after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
