Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies

Brainstorming ideas for your holiday tray? You should also check out our recipe for The Perfect Sugar Cookies. They are so good!

Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies, or “alfrajores”, are delicate sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche. These cookies are Latin American and are enjoyed in every country from Argentina to Peru. Traditionally, they come plain with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

In this recipe, we take these classic cookies to the next level by dipping them into the chocolate and coating them with a generous amount of chopped pecans. Yum!

Love dulce de leche but confused about what it is exactly? It’s simply slow-cooked sweetened condensed milk. It truly couldn’t be any easier to make!

How to Make Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies

• Whisk together butter, sugar and egg yolk.
• Add in baking powder and flour and mix until dough becomes crumbly.
• Separate your dough in half. Cover one portion with plastic wrap and roll it out to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Using a cookie cutter, cut out even-sized cookie halves. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Let cookies cool to room temperature.
• Fill a piping or a ziplock bag with dulce de leche. Pipe the filling onto half of the cookies. Immediately cover with another sandwich cookie.
• Melt your chocolate chips.
• Dip half of each cookie into chocolate and place on baking mat. Sprinkle with crushed nuts and allow the cookie to set.

Making Dulce De Leche Cookies in Advance

You can make your Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies weeks or days in advance. If storing on the counter top, make sure to keep your cookies in an airtight container. They should keep for around 3 days this way. However, if you want to freeze or refrigerate your cookies, follow the instructions below:

• Freezing: Place your sandwich cookies on a baking sheet in one layer. Place the entire baking sheet in the freezer and allow each cookie to completely harden. Remove from the tray and store in a freezer-safe plastic bag. When you are ready to eat the cookie, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature on the counter.
• Refrigerating: Store your Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to two weeks when stored this way.

Other Dulce De Leche Recipes to Try:

Can’t get enough of the creamy heaven that is dulce de leche? We can’t either. Check out these other recipes that go to work:

• Dulce De Leche Cake – This cake roll looks impressive, but is actually super simple to prepare.
• Dulce De Leche Waffle Cake – These waffle cakes (or cookies depending on who you are talking to!) are the perfect colorful addition to your holiday tray.
• Meringue Napoleon Cake – This cake boasts some impressive layers and textures. One of my favorite recipes to whip up for a holiday party!
• Russian Honey Cake – Russian cakes are typically ultra-sweet and so darn pretty to look at. This cake is of no exception.

Recipe

Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies

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Servings

30 cookies

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies are a total treat. Not only are they fun and festive, they combine all the wonders of caramel, sugar cookies, crunchy nuts and rich chocolate.

Ingredients

• 200 g unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup dulce de leche
• 2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup crushed nuts

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Instructions

• In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugar and egg yolks.
  
• As soon as the mixture is smooth, add baking powder and flour in small portions. Mix by hand or with a spatula until the dough is nice and crumbly.
  
• Seperate the dough in half. Cover it with plastic wrap and roll it out into 1/4-inch thickness.
  
• Using a cookie cutter, create your sandwich cookie halves. Use a knife to lift each cookie and move it onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  
• Fill a piping or a ziplock bag with dulce de leche. Pipe the filling onto half of the cookies. Immediately cover dulce de leche with another cookie half to form a sandwich.
  
• Melt chocolate chips in a microwave, stirring every few seconds to prevent burning. Add coconut oil into the melted chocolate to make the chocolate a bit runny.
  
• Dip half of each cookie into chocolate and place the cookie on a baking mat. Sprinkle with crushed nuts and allow chocolate to harden at room temperature.
  

Nutrition Facts

Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 41mg14%

Sodium 4mg0%

Potassium 117mg3%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 207IU4%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.