Butter Cookies with Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is a popular sweet caramel-like sauce in Latin American cuisine, made by slowly heating condensed milk. It adds a deliciously rich and creamy flavor to these butter cookies.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Butter Cookies with Dulce de Leche
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cookies are cooled, spread a teaspoon of dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies and dulce de leche.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
