Ingredients
– 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk dulce de leche
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter for cookie dough (softened)
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar for cookie dough
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar for cookie dough
– 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk for cookie dough
– 1 large egg yolk for cookie dough
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for cookie dough
– 2 cups all-purpose flour for cookie dough
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for cookie dough
– 1 teaspoon baking powder for cookie dough
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for cookie dough
– 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar for cookie dough
– 1/4 teaspoon salt for cookie dough
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder for cookie dough
– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder for cinnamon sugar
– 2 sticks unsalted butter for cream cheese frosting (slightly softened)
– 1/4 cup cream cheese for cream cheese frosting (slightly softened)
– 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk for cream cheese frosting
– 2 tablespoons dulce de leche for cream cheese frosting
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3-Beat in 1 large egg yolk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then stir in 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk for extra richness.
4-In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
5-Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form the dough, incorporating the dulce de leche for that signature swirl.
6-Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, and for a fun twist, roll in cinnamon sugar made from 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
7-Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden, then let cool before topping with cream cheese frosting prepared from 2 sticks unsalted butter, 1/4 cup cream cheese, 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons dulce de leche, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Last Step:
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๐ฎ Simmer the sweetened condensed milk carefully to make homemade dulce de leche.
๐ฏ Coat dough balls evenly with cinnamon sugar for a flavorful crust.
๐ฅ Use softened butter and cream cheese for smooth frosting consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Dulce de Leche: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
