Dulce de Leche Slice and Bake Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Soft-baked cookies filled with gooey dulce de leche, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gdulce de leche
- 2large eggs
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 50 gwalnuts (optional)(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a fan-assisted oven for better results.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to beat well to incorporate air.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the dulce de leche and chocolate chips.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
If using walnuts, fold them into the dough at this stage.
Tip: Use a gentle folding motion to avoid breaking the nuts.
- 7
Scoop the dough into balls, about 2.5cm in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 5cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a spoon to shape the dough balls evenly.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once the cookies are cool, use a sharp knife to spread a layer of dulce de leche on top of each cookie.
Tip: Let the dulce de leche cool slightly before spreading.
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