Description
These 3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches with Dulce De Leche are a simple yet indulgent treat perfect for any occasion. Crispy, buttery shortbread cookies sandwich a rich, creamy dulce de leche filling, making a delightful combination of textures and flavors that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Shortbread Cookies
- 225 g / 8 oz (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar), plus extra for dusting work surface
- 2 cups plain flour
Filling
- Dulce De Leche (prepared as per Slow Cooker Dulce De Leche, 1 ingredient recipe)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line one or two baking trays with parchment paper depending on their size.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, combine the softened butter and icing sugar, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated. Gradually add the plain flour and mix until the mixture begins to resemble dough; it may appear crumbly initially but will come together as you use your hands to form it into a rough ball.
- Prepare the Dough for Cutting: Generously dust your work surface with icing sugar and turn the dough out onto it. Flatten the dough to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness using your hand. Cover with a sheet of baking paper and use a rolling pin to roll the dough lightly to a thickness of 0.5 cm (1/4 inch).
- Cut the Cookies: Use a 6.5 cm (2.5 inch) round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough. Carefully transfer each cookie to the prepared baking tray using a knife or egg flip. Recombine excess dough, roll out, and repeat until you have approximately 16 cookies.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking trays in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cookies turn pale golden brown with slight browning on the edges. They might seem slightly undercooked when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the trays from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the trays to set properly.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Once cooled, spread a generous dollop of dulce de leche on half of the cookies. Top each filled cookie with one of the remaining cookies to form a sandwich.
Notes
- Dusting your work surface with icing sugar prevents the dough from sticking and makes rolling easier.
- If you don’t have dulce de leche, you can use caramel sauce or a thick dulce de leche substitute.
- Store the cookie sandwiches in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- The dough is delicate; handle gently when rolling and transferring to avoid cracks.
- For a decorative touch, dust the finished sandwiches lightly with icing sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 to 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, cookie sandwiches, easy dessert, 3 ingredient cookies, buttery cookies, homemade sweets
