How to Make Walnut-Shaped Cookies with Dulce de Leche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Walnut-shaped cookies with dulce de leche are the perfect combination of rich, buttery cookie dough and sweet, caramel-like filling. These delectable treats are sure to please any sweet tooth and are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal events.

The cookie dough is made with a combination of flour, butter, and a touch of sugar, creating a tender and crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of finely ground walnuts adds a subtle nuttiness to the dough,...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (13.4 ounce) can dulce de leche

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour and salt and mix until just incorporated; overmixing will make the dough too stiff. Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Press about 1 teaspoonful of the chilled dough into the bottom and up the sides of each walnut-shaped mold. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, 12 to 18 minutes. Cool for a few minutes. Lightly tap on the bottom of the mold to pop out the cookies. Let cool until easily handled.
  • Spoon some dulce de leche onto the bottom of each cookie and sandwich the halves together.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 19mg