Description
These Dulce de Leche Linzer Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Linzer cookie, with a rich dulce de leche filling sandwiched between two almond-flavored cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds or almond flour
- powdered sugar for dusting
For the filling:
- 1 cup dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, and ground almonds. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a round cutter, then use a smaller cutter to create a center hole in half of them (these will be the tops). Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Transfer cookies to baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- To assemble, spread about 1 teaspoon of dulce de leche on the bottom of each whole cookie, then gently press a cut-out cookie on top. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can make the dough up to 2 days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
- For a twist, add orange zest or espresso powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
