Dulce de Leche Drop Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These dulce de leche drop cookies are my go to when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a batch of chewy, caramel kissed treats that taste like you fussed all day. The dulce de leche swirled throughout gives you that rich, buttery sweetness that everyone loves, while the semi sweet chocolate chips add just the right amount of depth. Eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied, and the whole recipe comes together so simply that even baking beginners can nail it. These are perfect for weeknight cravings or impressing guests without the fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking soda
- 4 gsalt
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 100 gdulce de leche
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Aim for a well combined mixture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 4
Add the dulce de leche and mix until well combined.
Tip: Take your time, it's worth it!
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Smooth and creamy!
- 6
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Stop as soon as it's combined!
- 7
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Tip: Don't forget those chocolatey goodness!
- 8
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: Leave space for spreading!
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Don't overbake!
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Patience is key!
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