Easy Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies

Easy Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
85 min.
16
263kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these Easy Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of dulce de leche with the comforting taste of sugar cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only simple to make but also incredibly satisfying to eat. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 16 people, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in.

The star of this recipe is the luscious dulce de leche, which is made from caramelized sweetened condensed milk. Its velvety texture and sweet, buttery flavor create a heavenly filling that pairs perfectly with the soft, spiced sugar cookies. The addition of chopped unsalted peanuts adds a delightful crunch, elevating each bite to a new level of deliciousness.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. The process of rolling out the dough, cutting out the cookies, and assembling the sandwich cookies is a joyful experience that you can share with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • teaspoon apple pie spice 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 13.4 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (caramelized condensed milk)
  • 0.5 cup peanuts unsalted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, apple pie spice, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut with floured 2-inch round cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack; cool completely.
  6. For each sandwich cookie, spread about 2 teaspoons dulce de leche on bottom of 1 cookie, spreading to edge. Top with second cookie, bottom side down. Gently squeeze until filling oozes out a little around sides.
  7. Roll edges of cookies in peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein6.73%
Fat34.13%
Carbs59.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.94
Glycemic Load
7.88
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.354782625385%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.09kcal
13.15%
Fat:10.12g
15.57%
Saturated Fat:4.18g
26.13%
Carbohydrates:39.45g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:39.05g
14.2%
Sugar:27.55g
30.61%
Cholesterol:28.47mg
9.49%
Sodium:153.39mg
6.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.49g
8.98%
Phosphorus:83.36mg
8.34%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.8%
Calcium:73.6mg
7.36%
Selenium:4.84µg
6.92%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.85%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.19%
Vitamin A:196.75IU
3.94%
Magnesium:14.89mg
3.72%
Potassium:122.77mg
3.51%
Folate:13.46µg
3.37%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.23%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.89%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.93%
Iron:0.3mg
1.68%
Fiber:0.4g
1.61%
Copper:0.03mg
1.28%