Dulce de Leche Cookies
Dulce de Leche Cookies are the most melt in your mouth cookies that you will taste. They are soft and buttery and topped with dulce de leche in the center of each cookie. They are simple to make and it is just what your sweet tooth is craving.
Dulce de Leche Cookies
I love soft buttery cookies and these Dulce de Leche cookies are one of my favorites. They are soft and tender and buttery and the dulce de leche is heavenly. Once you make these you will find yourself making them again and again.
You will love them for so many reasons.
- You will love the soft buttery texture.
- The dulce de leche tastes like sweet delicious caramel and who doesn’t love a buttery shortbread cookie with caramel.
- Dessert table worthy! They look like you spent hours of time making them, but they are ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes.
Be sure to also try our lofthouse cookie recipe and our German Chocolate Cake Crumbl Cookie recipe.
Ingredients:
- 10 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dulce de leche
How to Make Dulce De Leche Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and vanilla together.
- Add powdered sugar and beat again.
- Add flour and salt. Beat until smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a greased cookie sheet.
- Slightly flatten each ball of dough.
- Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, create a small divot in the center of each cookie.
- Using a spoon, fill the divot with dulce de leche. Do not overfill.
- Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- If you use salted butter, you can omit the salt from this recipe.
- Feel free to use your favorite dulce de leche. You can use homemade or store bought.
- It is best to sift the flour to keep these cookies nice and light.
- You can refrigerate the dough prior to rolling the dough into 1 inch balls. This helps prevent spreading while they bake.
- Feel free to sprinkle sea salt on top of these cookies after baking for another layer of delicious flavor.
Storage
These cookies are best enjoyed right away. If you do have leftovers, you will want to keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the dough up to two days prior to baking. Just be sure to keep it wrapped in the fridge.
Dulce de Leche Cookies
Dulce de Leche Cookies are the most melt in your mouth cookies that you will taste. They are soft and buttery and topped with dulce de leche in the center of each cookie. They are simple to make and it is just what your sweet tooth is craving.
Ingredients
- 10 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dulce de leche
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and vanilla together.
- Add powdered sugar and beat again.
- Add flour and salt. Beat until smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a greased cookie sheet.
- Slightly flatten each ball of dough.
- Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, create a small divot in the center of each cookie.
- Using a spoon, fill the divot with dulce de leche. Do not overfill.
- Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned.
Notes
Makes 15 cookies
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
