Say hello to your new favorite cookies - delicious Dulce de Leche Cookies! They are a soft cookie with a chewy texture, a subtle hint of caramel, and a dusting of powdered sugar that adds the perfect finishing touch.
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These amazing dulce de leche cookies are the perfect blend of flavor and texture. All you have to do is whip up the dough, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen.
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You also have the option to add a dusting of powdered sugar on top! You'll fall in love with these tender cookies the first time you make them. Perfect for the holiday season to serve on your cookie platter or even for a cookie swap. Happy baking!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These delicious cookies have just the right amount of sweetness without being overly sugary. This cookie recipe is straightforward, making it a great option for both beginners and experienced bakers.
There's only simple ingredients used that are found at any grocery store in the baking aisle. Everything you need is likely already in your pantry, making these easy cookies a convenient option!
Ingredients You Need
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and texture.
- Baking powder: The leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
- Salt: Essential for balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall flavor of the cookies.
- Unsalted butter: Contributes to the cookies' tenderness and moisture.
- Granulated sugar: For sweetness and browning during baking.
- Dulce de leche: Provides a subtle caramel flavor that infuses the cookies with a unique taste.
- Egg: Acts as a binder, holding all the ingredients together.
- Vanilla extract: Complements the caramel notes from the rich dulce de leche.
- Powdered sugar (for dusting): This is the finishing touch that adds a touch of sweetness.
Step By Step Photos
Whisk together dry ingredients.
Beat butter and sugar together.
Add dulce de leche, eggs and vanilla.
Gradually add the flour mixture.
Mix until just combined.
Add dough balls on baking sheet.
How To Make Dulce De Leche Cookies From Scratch
Step 1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Step 4. Add dulce de leche, egg, and vanilla: Mix in dulce de leche, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6. Form dough balls: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls (a large tablespoon of cookie dough) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7. Bake: Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Step 8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9. Dust with powdered sugar: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps with even mixing and a consistent texture in your dough.
- When combining the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- If your dough seems too soft, chill dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Give enough space between the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet. As they bake, they'll spread, and you want to prevent them from merging into one big cookie.
- Before baking, lightly sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the buttery cookies for a sweet and salty combo.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough to add warmth and depth to the cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dulce De Leche Cookies
Absolutely! Homemade dulce de leche can work well in this recipe. Just make sure it's at a similar consistency to store-bought versions for the best results.
Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough ahead of time, shape it into dough balls, and freeze them. When you're ready to bake, you can place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake them directly from the freezer. You might need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
They can stay fresh for about 3-5 days stored in an airtight container.
Yes, they freeze well. Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
Absolutely! Shape dough into balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen when needed.
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Dulce de Leche Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the dulce de leche, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps with even mixing and a consistent texture in your dough.
- When combining the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- If your dough seems too soft, chill dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Give enough space between the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet. As they bake, they'll spread, and you want to prevent them from merging into one big cookie.
- Before baking, lightly sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the buttery cookies for a sweet and salty combo.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough to add warmth and depth to the cookies.
- Storing: These cookies can stay fresh for about 3-5 days stored in an airtight container.
- Freezing: Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Enjoy!
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